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Tina Grehan photo MOUNTAIN SNOW Mount Monadnock is nestled with its head in the clouds and its feet in the first of this year’s snow. Early college experience provided by college and RB grant BY CAMERON WOODCOCK Foundation, Amber Dignan School students to earn work- GARDNER — For the third and Melanie Cranfill are purs- place credentials and first-year consecutive year, Murdock ing MWCC certificates in allied credits toward corresponding High School seniors in the health, and Andrew Phelps is associate-degree programs at Robinson-Broadhurst career working toward a certificate in MWCC. tech scholarship program are computer information systems. “I chose to participate in this earning academic certificates at Participants can also earn cer- program because I wanted a Mount Wachusett Community tificates in the fields of automo- change in my learning environ- College while simultaneously tive technology and accounting. ment and wanted to get a head finishing their diplomas. Created as a pathway to high- start in college,” said Cranfill. Through a generous grant er education, the dual-enroll- “The program is an amazing from the Winchendon- ment program is providing full opportunity to further my edu- based Robinson Broadhurst scholarships for Murdock High cation at virtually no cost,” said Phelps. “I have learned that pro- grams like this are wonderful things to try and work hard for, because not everyone gets to have a year of college for free.” Overseeing the program are assistant dean of transitions programming Deb Bibeau, MWCC foundation director Carla Zottoli, CVTE transition counselor and student advisor Shaunti Phillips, and Murdock High School guidance counsel- Wreaths needs ors Anne Marie Borsky and Rachel Weinhold. The Murdock guidance coun- Courtesy photo selors credit the Robinson your help Three Murdock High School seniors are earning academic certificates at Broadhurst program with Mount Wachusett Community College through the Robinson-Broadhurst providing an opportunity to career tech scholarship program. Pictured, from left, Andrew Phelps, Amber enhance offerings at the high WINCHENDON — It started small, an evergreen wreath with Dignan, Melanie Cranfill and CVTE transition counselor and student advisor a red bow placed on a veteran’s grave to commemorate the holidays and honor the service. It was a gesture of good faith Shaunti Phillips. Turn To MWCC page ­­­A9 and was a beautiful response to the wish to pay tribute. Then it grew, and Wreaths Across America is not only nationwide, but growing exponentially. Winchendon’s Veterans’ Cemetery has been a part of the movement from the beginning, and each year, as more and Housekeeping articles in more veterans are interred, more wreaths are required. Local help has been part of the picture always, and Dick and Bridget Marinelli have been at the forefront, as they are again this year, though they would prefer not to be in the spotlight for it. warrant need attention It’s because they need your help they are putting themselves here, because funding is short this time: $7,000 short as of BY RUTH DEAMICIS ties with meeting continuing members who can make even Monday; though by the time the newspaper is printed we can COURIER EDITOR roadblocks to accomplishing a single monthly meeting has hope it is much less. The Marinellis have been beating the WINCHENDON — While the work. proven daunting; and then a streets for help, going to service clubs like the Kiwanis and townspeople are up in arms As an example, the quorum required by having Lions, the American Legion and its subsidiaries, the churches, over two or three controver- Conservation Commission the seven member stipulation the clubs, and to you the public. sial articles on Monday’s spe- is requesting that its mem- is also sometimes difficult to Donating to this cause is dear to their hearts, and they hope it cial town meeting warrant, bership be officially changed meet. A seven member board will be for you as well. Bridget Marinelli can be reached at (978) it is an opportunity for some from seven members to five. must have five members in 895-0133 or at [email protected]. If you would like to mail a town committees to get work In the face of continuing diffi- attendance to have a quorum; donation make the check payable to Winchendon Wreath Fund done. Especially in the face of culties with getting volunteers but if the membership is low- and mail it to Winchendon Wreath Fun, PO Box 2342, Fitchburg for town committees, attempt- MA 01420. looming deadlines or difficul- Turn To WARRANT ­­­A9 ing to fill a board with seven page

LOCAL SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE Royalston Village Win against School plans Narragansett could “Every sweet has its open house be in the stars sour; every evil its good.”

6 5652510431 2 PAGE 2 PAGE 8 Ralph Waldo Emerson Friday, November 21, 2014 ­2 Winchendon Courier Murdock High School honor roll WINCHENDON — The Victoria Lemire, Aidan Nicholas Coddington, following students have Provost, and Victoria Tatum Mahoney, Cody been names to the first Swanson; High Honors: Uguccioni and Christian quarter honor roll at Jasmine Leslie and Whitaker. Murdock High School. Dalton Scott; Honors: GRADE 12 GRADE NINE Thomas Aho, Kayla Highest Honors: Highest Honors: Bennett, Jaina Curcio, Juliana Bolick, Rachel Michaela Benedict, Desgroseilliers, Katie Dickens, Brandon Marisa Losurdo, Heacox, Kyle Higgins, Jinn, Makarim Zaskia, Alexander Marshall and Logan Knight, Alyssa and Rachel Woodman; Thomas Sutherland; High LaBrack, Jordan High Honors: Chelsie Honors: Tiana Taylor; Manuel, Jared Nelson, Alliy, Myranda Bishop, Honors: Ariana Berman, Jon Pereira, Sydnie St. Victoria Marshall, Renee Courtesy photo Jacob Carter, Katelynn Pierre, and Christopher Rogers, and Ryen Wood; Hutton, Steven Ingman, Yang. Honors: Taylor Barrows, Fourth and sixth grade Village School students display the castles they created, as part of Emily Kiberd-Pervier, GRADE 11 Zachary Burchfield, Kate their year-long study of the Middle Ages. Hannah Morse, Brandon Highest Honors: Maria Burdin, Keisha Casey- Peterson and Victoria St. Mae Javien, Deanna Black, Nicole Eliason, Hilaire. Polcari, Mackenzie Dallas Hamel, Olivia Royalston Village School plans open house GRADE 10 Rushia, and Chandler Heim, Ann Labarge, Highest honors: Torres Pagan; High John Ramsay, Meghan ROYALSTON — The Village School is hosting an open house on Saturday Andrew Burns, Brooke Honors: Haley Jandris; Williams and Lianglingia Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come see classrooms, meet teachers, talk to Harris, Ryan Kaminsky, Honors: Kelsey Brooks, Zheng. current parents and students, meet alumni and learn about the engaging cur- riculum. Find out about the admissions process, openings for next year, and financial aid. From 10 to 11:45 a.m., children can join in arts and crafts and sci- ence activities in the classrooms. At 11:45 a.m. everyone will gather together to meet with school director Risa Richardson. Coffee, tea and light refreshments are served throughout the morning. The Village School is an affordable independent school offering a challenging and supportive learning environment for children from Preschool through the 6th grade. The Village School is located on the Common in Royalston, off Route 68, just across from the post office. There are limited openings for the 2014-15 school year. For more information, call (978) 249-3505, or go to www.villages- choolma.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary 56 Capen Road ChaRlton, ma 86 acres of trails open from dawn to dusk. We have a visitor center with animals, Sharon Perkins photo all free of charge. During voting at the beginning of this month nursing students from Fitchburg State University held a food drive to benefit the local CAC. With the help of their teacher, Judy Squirrel Nest Gift Shop Mizhir, the women managed to gather more than 500 pounds of food to donate for local and Visitor Center families. Tues-Thurs 9-2 Sat 10-2 508.248.5516 Holiday baskets first priority for CAC All proceeds go to the sanctuary. BY JERRY CARTON COURIER CORRESPONDENT WINCHENDON — Having made contact with some six percent of the town’s population last month, Winchendon’s Community Action Center is preparing to distribute almost 120 Thanksgiving baskets before next Thursday’s holiday. “A few weeks ago, at the end of October, I was really worried we weren’t going to have enough,” to meet the requests, noted CAC Executive Director Colleen Laperriere. “We had a wait list.” But between the Center’s usual partners and private donors, Laperriere’s Gobble Up fears were put to rest. Those partners include the Worcester County Food Bank, the Winchendon School, Rite-Way and local farms Sunset View and Noon Day. “I could breathe easier for a minute,” she said. the Savings While broad attention to hunger issues tends to be paid during the holiday season, Laperriere sees it as a year-round concern. After all, the Worcester County Food Bank reports just over 12-percent of the county’s almost 83,000 residents received food assistance in 2012 and since the recession began in 2008, the hunger rate for households across Massachusetts has increased 40-percent. “You can see why we’re concerned,” she observed. “Whatever ‘recovery’ there has been takes much longer to take hold in rural communities like this one and that means families are impacted more by food issues out here than in other places.” Of course, as soon as Thanksgiving is done, the CAC will turn its attention to Christmas and Laperriere is estimating the agency will be giving out some 175 or so gifts for area kids. “That’s the next hurdle, and it makes us feel really good to make kids happy, % but we’re trying to be mindful of the big picture,” she pointed out. That ‘big picture’ includes concerns about staying warm, particularly since A PR* $ National Grid has asked for a 37-percent rate hike. “Unconscionable,” lamented + Laperriere. 3.9930 year fixed rate mortgage 399closing costs So fuel assistance was very much on her mind and Laperriere noted that Apply for an ASB mortgage to purchase your new home, and residents who meet a certain financial threshold do qualify for what’s known pay just $399 in closing costs. That means the extra money as an R2 rating, ensuring them reduced rates. In addition, by calling the New you save can help make your “new home” dreams come true! England Farm Workers Bureau at (978) 342-4520, lower or fixed income residents can apply for fuel assistance. As Little as 3% Down Bi-Weekly Payments Easy & Convenient That’s also where ACTION Health Services comes in. Sam Silva is on hand at the CAC on Monday afternoons and at the Pearl Street dental clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m on Friday, the latter to help resolve dental issues and the former to Make it easy. Apply online at www.atholsb.com assist with filling out forms for various types of assistance. 888-830-3200 Silva stressed that includes applying for health and dental insurance. “People a lot of times don’t know what they have or what they can have for insurance or what can get covered,” he said. Each is insuredby the FDIC to at least $250,000. All depositsabove t he Eac FDIh dCepo insurancesitor insured to at least $250,000 During the current open enrollment period, “people need to check” their sta- amount are insured by the Depositors InsurEachance Fund (DIF). is insuredby the tus, said Silva and they can call (800) 841-2900 to see if they’re eligible for Mass FDIC to at least $250,000. All Each depositor insured to at least Each$250, 000 is insuredby the Health or if their status may have changed during the past year. depositsabove t he FDIC insurance FDIC to at least $250,000. All depositsabove t he Eac FDIh dCepo insurancesitor insured to at least $250,000 amount are insured by the amount are insured by the Silva, who said he’s still “enthused” about helping people both with dental Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Each depositor is insured by the FDIC to and bureaucratic issues, can be reached at (978) 590-1676. at least $250,000. All deposits above the “It’s a never-ending battle” to help those who need it, acknowledged Laperriere, FDIC insurance amount are insured by the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Athol ~ Ashburnham ~ Baldwinville ~ Barre ~ Gardner ~ Winchendon “but if we’re making even a small difference, that makes it all worthwhile,” she *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective 11/01/2014 and is subject to change without notice. The 3.99% APR is fixed for 30 years, and will said, noting her volunteer staff “makes it all happen. Without them, nothing result in 673 bi-weekly payments of principal and interest of $2.37 per $1,000 borrowed at 3.95%. Rate and APR may be different based on credit score and loan to value. Purchase transactions only. Maximum loan amount is $417,000. Payments do not include amounts for taxes or insurance, and actual payment amounts will be greater. happens. We understand a lot of people are in tough circumstances through no Escrow of property taxes required for a loan to value over 70%. Loan amounts over 80% up to 97% of Purchase Price require private mortgage insurance. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. First mortgage lien required. Automatic payments available. Single family owner occupied residential properties only. +$399 fault of their own. We’re just trying to help however we can,” she said. closing costs does not include escrows, prepaid interest or Owner’s Title Insurance. Offer may be withdrawn without notice. Other terms and rates are also available.

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WINCHENDON REMEMBERS… Sponsored by the 250th Anniversary Committee and Winchendon Parks & Recreation Committee, honor or remember special people in your life by purchasing a light on our community tree in the park on Pleasant Street. A contribution of $5 will purchase one light on our tree while helping to raise funds for a future anniversary celebration. Donors will be given the option of having their names published at the completion of the event. Our tree will be lit by the Parks and Recreation Committee and the 250th Anniversary Committee at the annual tree lighting ceremony in early December. Thank you for supporting our efforts. We look forward to seeing you at the lighting ceremony.

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TUESDAY, American Legion Post 193 Memorial Library on where they are auctioned NOVEMBER 18 is holding a Turkey Social Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.- off to the highest bidder. FLU CLINIC: The Old on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 noon. Sponsored by the For more information or to Murdock Senior Center will at 7:00 p.m.. Win turkeys, Friends of the Library to register a pie, please call the hold its annual FLU CLINIC meat packages and lobsters. support library programs. Center at (978) 297-3155. with the Gardner Visiting Side raffles include: lob- FARMERS MARKET: WEDNESDAY, Nurses on Tuesday, Nov. sters, scratch tickets and a The Toy Town Farmers’ NOVEMBER 26 18, 2014 from 11 a.m.-noon. 50/50. Proceeds benefit the Market will set up on the THANKSGIVING EVE Remember to bring insur- Legion’s Welfare Fund. front lawn at 126 Central COMMUNITY SERVICE: ance card. SATURDAY, St. which is the Unitarian United Parish Church, 39 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Universalist Church across Front St.. Wednesday, Nov. NOVEMBER 19 YOUTH GROUP from the Clark Memorial/ 26 at 7 p.m. A celebration KIWANIS: the Kiwanis RAKING: United Parish YMCA. Market hours are for the Blessings of the of Winchendon meet at Church, 39 Front St.. Time Thursdays 4-7 p.m. and Lord. A freewill offering of 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage for fall clean up and the Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. a non-perishable food item/ House Restaurant. Men and energetic teens of the Youth through the end of October. canned good, to help replen- women interested in help- Group are the ones to tackle Available items include pro- ish the food pantry of the ing their community in a the job. Any donation will duce, eggs, baked goods and CAC - Community Action non-political way are urged be greatly appreciated and crafts from local craftsmen Council of Winchendon. to help this non-profit in its used for their Winter Youth and artists. Market Money ANNUAL GATHERING: endeavors. Come see what Christian Retreat. To be coupons make great gifts, TWAS THE NIGHT it is all about. added to their schedule, call and can be redeemed at any BEFORE THANKSGIVING THURSDAY, the United Parish Church at Toy Town Farmers’ Market Wednesday, Nov. 26 at NOVEMBER 20 (978) 297-0616. vendor. 8 p.m. at Winchendon OUR NEIGHBOR’S CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE: TUESDAY, American Legion Post 193, KITCHEN: an evening meal Murdock Middle School NOVEMBER 25 School Street. open to all, with a free will holds a can & bottle drive PLAN AHEAD! It’s BACK! THURSDAY, See a photo you donation at the Winchendon from 9 a.m.-noon at the The annual Pie Auction at NOVEMBER 27 Unitarian Universalist parking lot across from the Old Murdock Senior BLUE DEVIL would like to order? Church, Central Street, CVS on Central Street. All Center, 52 Murdock Ave. FOOTBALL: the annual lower level beginning at proceeds to benefit the sev- will be held on Tuesday, rivalry with Narragansett 5:30 p.m. Come join your enth grade trip to Camp Nov. 25 at 12:15. p.m. It’s the takes place at 10 a.m. at Photo Reprints Available friends and neighbors for Takodah next spring. Call perfect time to get a yummy Alumni Field at Murdock an evening of good food and the Can & Bottle Hotline treat for the holidays and High School. Cost of tickets Call Stonebridge Press conversation. at (978) 340-1573 to arrange support the Old Murdock this year is $10 for adults; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER pick up if you can’t make it. Senior Center. What IS a $5 for senior citizens and for details 508-764-4325 21 HARVEST BAKE SALE: pie auction? Simple - people students. Come support the or drop us an email at TURKEY SOCIAL: There will be a Harvest bake their favorite pies and home town team! the annual Winchendon Bake Sale at the Beals [email protected] bring them to the Center Turn To CALENDAR page ­­­A12 Your Guide To Local Fuel Dealers.

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letters to the Editor Corrections, decisions...and Brooks: what I think To the Editor: As far back as 2002, the town manager As a taxpayer, voter and former has said board members could not ask selectperson of Winchendon, I am writ- the town accountant questions about remember the town meeting ing to express my outrage caused by OUR town finances because it would be the audacity of our Town Manager, going into day-to-day operations “which James Kreidler Jr., who wants the is my job,” he said. First, a couple of quick things. The small businesses of all sizes; they are Winchendon taxpayers to pay for finan- Presently we are facing a 3.8 million Operation Winchendon Cares wants to the future of Winchendon. cial errors that occurred under his dollar shortage, leaving the citizens be certain they correct a name spelling Finally, Monday is an important day watch. with in their thanks, because it is import- for the town and its people. It is a While serving on the select board, -possible override ant the people who work so hard get special town meeting with some very I strongly argued against giving Mr. -empty Stabilization Fund proper recognition. So Kayla Maine, intriguing articles. Only 17 of them to Kreidler the position of chief procure- -job positions not filled or eliminated thank you for your service and your be sure, but controversial to the nth. ment officer of Winchendon because I Mr. Kreidler had presented a bal- help. We support the override. It’s import- felt it gave him more power than the anced budget for several years. — sud- Second, we apologize profusely to ant that we realize just like every selectmen and consequently FEWER denly, the budget is short. According Central IGA and any loss of business household out there the expenses of checks and balances. Unfortunately for to the law, should Mr. Kreidler be held that may have occurred because the the town have gone up more than the town, he was given that position. accountable for this mess? police are very diligent in making cer- 2.5 percent every year too. The artifi- He won and I lost. NOW, in my opinion, tain the public is aware; and we some- cial death grip on the town’s finances according to his financial reports on Germaine C. Brooks times forget how the public will react. imposed by a self-righteous group lo 2013-14, there were not enough checks Winchendon The bell ringers for Salvation Army those many years ago has so outgrown and balances. have little contact directly with people it’s usefulness it now strangles every it’s true, but they are there on behalf of town in the Commonwealth. If it had a good charity for the holidays. included some sort of growth allow- CAC: thanks so much That a man had been chosen to work ance for inflation it might have been To the Editor: watering and harvesting. The overall there has a police record for some feasible; since it does not, it simply This letter is being written to convey yield of produce was phenomenal and it unsavory reasons is unfortunate; and cuts all possibility of normalcy out our gratitude for your assistance with just kept coming! the warning was justifiable but ruin- of every single town’s finances along and generous support of our “communi- Finally, I would be remiss if I did not ing commerce for the businesses near- with any local control. ty garden” project this year. With both convey a very special “thank you” to by is not. So, we should have thought Think about it. limited resources and manpower we Dave Romanowski for his green thumb, of that when making the announce- What if you were told by your job site would have been hard pressed to bring to John Deline for his ability to navi- ment and by the way; the Salvation a dozen years ago that no matter how this project to fruition without your gate bumps in the road and to Pastor Army has since changed the venue for hard you work or how many hours involvement. J. Lillie (along with the Cornerstone the workers and that person is no lon- you put in you will not be allowed to Please know that the many indi- Church family) for the ability to make ger working at the plaza at all. have any more money in your pay- viduals and families throughout the good things happen in Winchendon and Please, people, be aware of what check, no larger pay raise ever no mat- Winchendon community who received beyond. harm you might be doing to others ter how expensive things get, except fresh produce from our garden this when you make decisions based on 2.5 percent. Ever. season were extremely grateful. Many Colleen Laperriere just a little information. That’s what the town deals with. even assisted with the care of the gar- Executive Director, CAC den spending countless hours weeding, First, the businesses in the plaza Electric and oil go up more, paper who may have lost business because products go up more, even employee of this had absolutely nothing to do raises go up more (usually at least Marinelli: we need donations with the decisions made by Salvation three percent) but the town’s income Army. goes up 2.5 percent. To the Editor: season. We hope you will join us at any Salvation Army tries to give people If that’s a game of catch up that I am reaching out for your help. of our 900+ participating locations, to a new chance at life and gives jobs to never catches up we don’t know what The Winchendon Veterans Memorial show our veterans and their families people intentionally with an eye to is. Cemetery, is close to $7,000 short of that we will not forget. We will never giving them a hand up instead of a So, now, veterans services are in the funds necessary to honor each vet- forget.” handout. the hole because even Vietnam era eran with a remembrance wreath on Please help send this message to The police were obviously aware, veterans deservedly are eligible; and December 13. I am seeking donations our military both past and present by to help raise the remaining $7,000 so donating to the Winchendon Memorial and continue to be aware of the activ- ice and snow are always unpredict- that every veteran at the cemetery will Veterans Cemetery’s local fund-raising ities of all such people in Winchendon able and though we will be solving the receive a remembrance wreath. chapter. and keep track of where they live, health insurance problem there will When asked “Why do you do what Checks can be made payable to: where they work and whether they still be an expense involved so we are you do?” the Wreaths across America’s Winchendon Wreath Fund and mailed pose any sort of threat to anyone. In not going to be in the clear for it all. response is, “We understand we have to:Winchendon Wreath Fund, PO Box most cases, they don’t. They are trying We need to help ourselves; and not Veterans Day in the fall, and Memorial 2342, Fitchburg, MA 01420 to get back into civilization; some of expect the state to bail us out entirely. Day in the spring, but our service men For more information contact: them are successful; some of them And while we’re at it by the way: and women sacrifice their time and Volunteer Location Coordinator: John aren’t. None of them will if we react no to the citizen’s petitions and to the safety every single day of the year, to Farmer at telephone (508) 331-5053 or without thinking ourselves. school committee $50K request because preserve our freedoms. email [email protected] or Bridget So we need to move on from there, both are not necessary. The audit was At many homes, there is an empty Marinelli at telephone: (978) 895-0133, or and please continue to give gener- provided for already through a verbal seat for one who is serving, or one email: [email protected] ously to the Salvation Army through- agreement (weren’t the members of who made the ultimate sacrifice for Thank you for your support. out the holidays and please use your school department listening?) and the our country. There is no better time to local merchants as well. We depend on citizens are just being ludicrous. express our appreciation, than during Bridget Marinelli the hustle and bustle of the holiday Winchendon Let’s just cancel 2015

2014 was a disaster! al and financial. have voted for Scott Brown. just slide by. What a year. Whatever we experienced in So what stars aligned to make Actually, 2015 isn’t look- It will be over in one month Notes of 2014 will be multiplied in 2016. Senator Shaheen my pen pal? I ing too friendly for Obama and it was packed with lots of In 2014 I received more email have no idea. so he might see merit to my charges, countercharges, polit- Concern from my new friend Jeanne Equally confusing is that I suggestion. If he cancels 2015 ical campaigns, non-stop ridic- Shaheen than from my closest never heard from Scott Brown. there can be no government ulous political advertisements, friends. She wanted to keep me He didn’t reach out once. shutdowns, no impeachment political signs on every spare JACK informed of her love of New Since he undoubtedly knew a bills introduced, no time for piece of land along highways in BLAIR Hampshire. She wanted me guy from Massachusetts can- Boehner and McConnell to beat 50 states, robocalls, unwanted to know how important I was not vote in New Hampshire up on him, and 12 quiet non-ex- mail, unwanted email, tons of to her campaign and to the he just strengthened his bona istent months to play golf with- unsupported speculation, and What I do know is that 2016 future of New Hampshire. She fides with me as a man who out being noticed. non stop television talk shows. will be worse than 2014 and we assured me the Democrat party had a clue as to how to operate. This could turn into a popu- America needs a little breath- have to give ourselves a chance of New Hampshire considered So since President Obama lar movement. It has a hidden ing room. to gird up for what is coming. me vital to the election. plans to make all sorts of deci- benefit-all of us would be a year So I suggest we cancel 2015. There will be battles royal Friends, I am a registered sions before the end of the year younger the rest of our lives. This is a bold and unprece- in 2016. Every Tom, Dick and Republican and I live in by executive fiat, without con- dented idea and I don’t know Hillary who want to be presi- Massachusetts. sulting Congress, I am writ- If you would care to read my how it will affect global warm- dent will be running up a gazil- I never contacted Senator ing to him and suggesting he BLOG, access it at blair-notes. ing, the oceans, or even the lion frequent flier miles, reach- Shaheen. If I had been allowed cancel 2015. He could hide it blogspot.com required reprinting of calen- ing out to us in every possible to vote in New Hampshire, in some other more important dars. way to get our support, person- which is surely illegal, I would Executive Action and it might Remembering Riley “April is the cruelest month.” That, and most of us more any event we weren’t share the good times, right? of course, is the famous line penned by than once. We keep Journey going to let him suffer I am sure that sooner rather than poet T.S. Eliot. coming back, of an instant more than later, we will rescue a senior dog, res- Not this year. Not even close. course, because our of the necessary anyway. cue being the only way to go in my November, already not popular with pets keep delivering Courtney and I were mind, and I have no doubt we will grow us because it is the month in which such unconditional Heart with him as he went to love him or her deeply. That’s just the Courtney was diagnosed as a Type 1 love. So many of you to sleep and I am cer- way we dog people — hell, that’s just the diabetic way back at the age of three in know that feeling so JERRY tain it gave him com- way we pet people are. It’s how we’re 1996, has beyond cruel for us this time well. fort knowing we were, wired. Lots of you are the same way. around. First Courtney, then I, found Riley lived past CARTON and it certainly gave So, yes, it has been a tough month. ourselves in ICU for various health his 12th birthday, a us comfort to share The holiday season unofficially starts issues. Then last Sunday, after a sudden pretty lengthy life those final moments next Thursday with Thanksgiving and and dramatic deterioration just a cou- for a relatively larger dog and he hung with him. while I’m not feeling especially festive ple days in the making, Riley crossed in there for eight months after being For a long time, we shared a wonder- at the moment, I know that as the pain the Rainbow Bridge. diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. In ful life — he was, for example, a regular eases, and it will, the good and great Let me begin here by expressing eter- the end his kidneys failed and his lungs at softball for years and years, includ- memories will be what I remember and nal gratitude and appreciation for the filled and he had developed cancer, but ing those two state championship sum- what I’ll keep in my heart and head. At overwhelming outpouring of sympathy we didn’t know about the latter until mers, (once he even got conked by a foul the moment, the house is far too quiet and condolences that have come our last Saturday, and he was reasonably ball and simply shrugged it off, which and while he is no longer here in body, way. Those words and sentiments are sprightly for an old guy as recently as made him far braver than I was when I his spirit lives on. We love you, Riles. very much cherished. All of us who last Monday or Tuesday. It happened was similarly nailed at Worcester State Happy Thanksgiving everyone. have had pets as family members have with such rapidity that, gratefully, he one day) and when you come down to it, had to endure this devastating loss, didn’t suffer very long at all and in who can ask for more than being able to Friday, November 21, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­5 Letters to the Editor Nurmsen: categorically false LaBrie: announcing candidacy

To the Editor: catastrophic claims occurred in). My To the Editor: on January 1, will be seeking signa- On Monday, Nov. 24 our community understanding of self-insurance after I am writing to announce my can- tures. will have the opportunity to vote on researching (and my own experience didacy for the Winchendon Board of Thank you. some very important issues facing the many years ago with a $2.5 billion Selectmen, specifically the open seat town and how we will move forward in non-profit administering the self-insur- last held by Jack Blair. Please note I Audrey LaBrie the wake of what has been categorized ance plan for 60,000 employees globally) said “my” candidacy. Winchendon as a “Perfect Storm” leading to a $4 mil- is that even the smallest, much smaller When the nomination process begins lion deficit. and less automated than Blue Cross Let me state once again – there are Blue Shield, give weekly updates when deficits in all town hall departments warranted. Standard monthly report- Shetrawski: sincere thank you as well as the school department. The ing includes large claims information, schools overspent however, took imme- even emerging claim information. Then To the Editor: level of support during this campaign diate action once they received notifi- there’s weekly reporting that goes out Over the last 10 months I had had that is unfathomable. For a small town, cation of the incorrect numbers provid- prior to self-funded accounts having the chance to travel across the district, we are home to many great assets. ed by the town accountant (they have money pulled out of their accounts meet many people, learn something The biggest one is the people itself. I print outs showing what their starting AND weekly monitoring of large claim new everyday, and build relationships am more than proud to be resident of numbers were as provided by the town activity “proactively.” We also failed that extend further than just politics. Winchendon. I look forward to staying accountant – call to ask for a copy) – to raise rates for at least the last three You have invited me into your homes, involved with our community. I am there is no more to cut. years in contradiction to BCBS advice, treated me as a friend, and still showed truly grateful for all of the support, and However, I am also reminded of a the issue is with Mr. Kreidler refusing me respect even if we disagreed. I can- well wishes I have received. Thank you quote by George Costanza: “Jerry, just to own up to the fact that he should not begin to thank you enough for that, all again so much. remember, it’s not a lie if you believe have been managing it but wasn’t. It along with your unwavering support. it.” in an episode of Seinfeld. If you are was his responsibility and the ultimate It is truly humbling, and I am eternally Garret Shetrawski to believe Beth Hunt, Fedor Berndt, responsibility of the Board of Selectmen grateful. Winchendon Keith Barrows and Bob O’Keefe the fact to ask the appropriate questions and The people of this town showed me a that the town manager withheld the FOLLOW THROUGH – they have failed audit from the Board of Selectmen is us - to the tune of millions of dollars. “Categorically FALSE.” If you attend- You can decide… ed, watched or read any of the media We do not need the town manager or Additional letters to the editor see page A-10 accounts after the Sept. 22 Board of the BOS to INTERPRET information Selectmen meeting or if you care to for us any longer. These are just a few peruse those meeting minutes they are examples pulled from audit reports and available on the town of Winchendon BOS meeting minutes. If you do not website. You can decide… think we should trust this BOS or town If you are to believe the “Perfect manager with one more dime of our tax Email Storm” theory then our selectboard and dollars If you do not think this is fun town manager will have you believe or funny – this is NOT an episode of they knew NOTHING about what was Seinfeld! Join us on Saturday to Stand Us! going on at the town hall with our Up for Toy Town, hold NO OVERRIDE finances…However, if we look at the signs and share your ideas on how we biggest issue – the self-insurance deba- can move forward by making a fresh cle we again, can see they did in fact start with a new BOS and town manag- know what was going on and either er! 111 Central Street, 8 a.m.-noon and did not know what to do or did nothing the landfill 9 a.m.-1 p.m.! at all…10/28/2013 BOS minutes- page Final note: Mr. Kreidler is also 5 Mike Niles, School Committee chair involved with another business asking about insurance.(according to SonPower, www.son-power.com in audit reports the fund lost $495,799 in addition to his activities with Muni- 2011 and $124,532 in 2012. the fund lost Sun…he has no time for the town of 2/3 of its assets in two years) however, Winchendon and should resign. We the town manager says we are in good see that now with the outcome of a $4 standing. You can decide… million deficit in his failure to fully In addition, if the cap on catastrophic dedicate his attention to the business of claims was THREE why did we wait the town of Winchendon over the last 3 What’s On for THIRTEEN? We understand the for- years. Your Mind? mer town accountant was seriously ill however, that in no way warrants 18 Felicia M. Nurmsen We’d Like months of no oversight/management Winchendon (that’s the time period they state the to Know. Police Union: in support of 2 1/2 Email us your thoughts to: To the Editor: The unfortunate reality is that any As you know, there is a special town officers laid off would likely, out of ruth@ meeting scheduled for Nov. 24, which necessity, seek employment elsewhere. will be followed by a special election A great deal of time, energy and finan- stonebridge on Dec. 20th. The most important mat- cial resources has gone into training ter on the agenda concerning these and preparing the officers that make press.com events is the proposition 2 ½ override. up our current police force. Replacing The members of the I.B.P.O Local 538, these officers when the time comes Winchendon Police Union would like would be a lengthy and very costly to express our support for the overrides process. We’d Love success and we urge the Winchendon In addition, all but two members of voters to support it as well. this Union are not only town employ- To Hear Considering the financial circum- ees but they are also Winchendon res- stances our town is facing the 2 ½ idents. These officers have homes, fam- From You! override appears to be a critical com- ilies, and they have established their ponent of the plan for resolution. If the lives and planned their futures in this 2 ½ override does not pass it will most town. A layoff would be very disruptive likely create a need for more severe to the personal life of these officers. cuts. More specifically, cuts to pub- Taking these facts into consider- lic safety which includes the Police ation it is important that the citizens Weekly Crossword Department, the Fire Department and of Winchendon support and vote in November 21, 2014 the Department of Public Works. favor of the 2 ½ override. The members The effects of the budgetary cuts to of the I.B.P.O Local 538, Winchendon Across the police department are already being Police Union support the override and 1. Contents of some felt by its members. At this time our strongly hope that the town’s people urns greatest concern is that if the 2 ½ over- will support it as well. 6. No angel ride does not pass; layoffs of multiple Thank you very much for your time 10. Not a substitute police officers may be required. The and concern. 13. Bad situations layoff of multiple officers would be det- 16. Medieval weapon 17. Preclude (2 wds) rimental to the citizens who rely on our The International Brotherhood services, to the officers who are cur- 18. “The Lord of the of Police Officers Local 538 Rings” figure rently employed and to the department Winchendon Police Union 19. Refined as a whole. 21. “Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams has one: Abbr. 22. Column crossers 24. Solitaire essentials 25. Egyptian fertility goddess 26. Foul moods 28. “Fantasy Island” prop 29. Basic unit of money in Norway 30. Heir’s concern 32. Wages 34. ___ tide 36. Emulated Pinocchio 37. Sticker showing cost (2 wds) 41. Young, unmarried person up 42. Causing fear woman 4. “... ___ he drove out 29. Work, as dough 43. Kind of mark 45. Indy entrant of sight” 31. “Dig in!” 44. Sturdy buff cotton 46. Congratulations, of 5. Alone 33. Backboard attach- cloth a sort 6. Melancholy ment 47. Claw 48. Old World variety 7. Brook 35. Native American 50. Colgate rival of sorghum 8. “Act your ___!” infant 51. Rotating to the left, 49. Ancient greetings 9. Elihu ___, co-found- 37. Ran on shortened 50. Reef material er of General Electric 38. Gorge 54. Agenda 52. Aim Company 39. Cool sac used to 55. Cry like a baby 53. End 11. Board member, for reduce swelling (2 wds) 58. Drone, e.g. 54. Something that is short 40. Vestments, e.g. 60. Density symbol difficult to deal with 12. Kidney-related 56. “Don’t ___!” 13. Relating to land 57. Gives power to (var. spelling) 59. Outstanding 14. Long, cylindrical 61. Expire conduit 62. Nonexistent place 15. Stagnation of nor- 63. Clark of the Daily mal body fluid flow Planet (pl.) 64. Deep olive green 20. Certain surgeon’s “patient” Down 23. Positions 1. Bad-mouth 25. Atomic no. 77 2. Plant runners 27. Animal in a round- 3. Feeble-minded Friday, November 21, 2014 ­6 Winchendon Courier Police Log

Winchendon Police Department fic citation; 8:37 a.m.: MV stop (Spring false alarm; 12:50 p.m.: MV stop (Central gone on arrival; 3:21 p.m.: MV stop Editor’s Note: The information con- Street) traffic citation; 8:49 a.m.: MV Street) verbal warning; 12:52 p.m.: (River Street) verbal warning; 3:35 p.m.: tained in this police log was obtained stop (Spring Street) traffic citation; 8:58 threats (Webster Street) report taken; MV stop (School Street) traffic citation; through public documents kept by the a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic 1:34 p.m.: MV stop (River Street) traffic 3:45 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) ver- police department, and is considered to citation; 9:08 a.m.: MV stop (Spring citation; 1:45 p.m.: assist other agency bal warning; 3:55 p.m.: trespass notice be the account of the police. All subjects Street) traffic citation; 9:35 a.m.: war- (High Street) unable to serve; 2:08 p.m.: entry (Emerald Street) info taken; 4:07 are considered innocent until proven rant arrest (Front Street) arrest: Mollie MV stop (River Street) arrest: Danny J. p.m.: disturbance (Chestnut Street) guilty in a court of law. S. Lemieux, age 24 of 86 Front St. #2A, Rioux, age 38 of 44 Pelley St., Gardner: arrest: Charles Edward Keith, age 24 of MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Winchendon: arrest based on warrant; operating MV with license suspend- 27 Chestnut St., Winchendon: A&B on 5:40 a.m.:vandalism (Front Street) 9:40 a.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) traffic ed subsequent offense, operating MV family or household member; 4:13 p.m.: report taken; 7 a.m.: DPW call (Spring citation; 9:49a.m.: structure fire (Pond with registration suspended subse- custody dispute (Emerald Street) assist- Street) refer to DPW; 7:06 a.m.: B&E Street) fire extinguished; 10:39 a.m.: quent offense, operating uninsured MV ed; 6:25 p.m.: 911 ambulance (Lakeview MV (Jackson Avenue) report taken; unwanted party (Winter Street) spo- subsequent offense, MV not meeting Drive) transport; 7:10 p.m.: lift assist 8:01 a.m.: property found (Main ken to; 10:57 a.m.: ambulance (Webster RMV safety standards, and miscella- (Lakeshore Drive) services rendered; Street) info taken; 8:18 a.m.: investi- Street) transport; 11:09 a.m.: animal neous MV equipment violations; 4:30 9:22 p.m.: MV operating erratically gation (Brown Street) spoken to; 8:31 complaint (Ash Street) info given; 11:17 p.m.: property lost (Pleasant Street) info (Main Street) arrest: Karen S. Gaitan, a.m.: B&E MV (Whitney Street) info a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic taken; 5:04 p.m.: officer wanted (Central age 43 of 50 Oliver Road, Phillipston: taken; 8:32 a.m.: B&E MV (Whitney citation; 11:41 a.m.: property found Street) advised officer; 6:26 p.m.: officer OUI liquor, negligent operation of MV, Street) info taken; 8:58 a.m.: investi- (Alger Street) assisted; 12:55 p.m.: MV wanted (Converse Drive) spoken to; 7:25 and marked lanes violation; 10:18 p.m.: gation (Cottage Street) spoken to; 9:21 stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning; p.m.: investigation (Main Street) spo- MV operating erratically (Baldwinville a.m.: B&E MV (Hill Street) spoken to; 1:05 p.m.: B&E MV (Alger Street) info ken to; 7:59 p.m.: mental health issue State Road) advised officer. 9:48 a.m.: B&E MV (Hill Street) spo- taken; 1:08 p.m.: assist citizen (Front (Juniper Street) transport; 8:39 p.m.: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 ken to; 11:41 a.m.: gunshots heard (New Street) assisted; 2:22 p.m.: ambulance warrant arrest (Front Street) unable 12:13 a.m.: suspicious auto (Spring Boston Road) unable to locate; 11:44 (Hyde Park Drive) transport; 2:50 p.m.: to locate; 9:37 p.m.: vandalism (Brown Street) spoken to; 12:18 p.m.: suspicious a.m.: property found (Mill Street) info investigation (Tucker Street) spoken Street) report taken; 10:01 p.m.; MV auto (Spring Street) spoken to; 12:46 taken; 12:18 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner to; 3:47 p.m.: general info (North Street) stop (River Street) spoken to; 10:56 p.m.: a.m.: general info (Old Gardner Road) Road) spoken to; 12:48 p.m.: ambulance info taken; 3:58 p.m.: MV stop (Maple FD call (Central Street) referred to FD; referred to DPW; 1:04 a.m.: disturbance, (Hospital Drive) transport; 1:05 p.m.: Street) verbal warning; 4:05 p.m.: gen- 11:43-11:52 p.m.: three building checks, fight (Pearl Street) dispersed gath- officer wanted (Elmwood Road) spoken eral info (walk in) info taken; 4:39 p.m.: secure. ering; 2:01 a.m.: 911 unwanted party to; 3:48 p.m.: accident (Central Street) MV stop (Maple Street) MV towed; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (Baldwinville Road) spoken to; 5:09 a.m. spoken to; 3:52 p.m.: road rage (Gardner 4:54 p.m.: assist citizen (Maple Street) 12:01-12:53 a.m.: six building checks, : 911 officer wanted (Juniper Street) Road) spoken to; 4:17 p.m.: investiga- assisted; 5:20 p.m.: threats (Mill Street) secure; 4:25 a.m.: vandalism ( Maynard spoken to; 6:55 a.m.: property found tion (Old County Road) info taken; 5:51 spoken to; 5:54 p.m.: accident (Spring Street) report taken; 4:48 a.m.: traf- (Spring Street) message delivered; p.m.: larceny (Alger Street) info taken; Street) report taken; 5:58 p.m.: assist cit- fic hazard (Gardner Road) unable to 7:54 a.m.: animal complaint (Spring 5:56 p.m.: accident (Gardner Road) no izen (Chestnut Street) report taken; 6:18 locate; 6:42 a.m.: accident (Otter River Street) referred to ACO; 9:34 a.m.: gen- PD service required; 6:58 p.m.: burglar p.m.: ambulance (Ash Street) transport; Road) report taken; 10:15 a.m.: suspi- eral info (Mill Street) info taken; 10:38 alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure; 6:25 p.m.: animal complaint (Windsor cious other (Woodlawn Street) gone on a.m.: general info (Central Street) spo- 7:50 p.m.: welfare check (address not Road) info taken; 6:30 p.m.: welfare arrival; 10:36 a.m.: fire alarm ( Ipswich ken to; 11:08 a.m.: burglar alarm (Front printed) spoken to; 7:56 p.m.: road rage check (address not printed) spoken to; Drive) false alarm; 11:08 a.m.: traffic Street) accidental; 11:52 a.m.: accident (School Street) advised officer; 8:05 7:39 p.m.: ambulance (Colonial Lane) hazard (Baldwinville Road) assisted; ( Elmwood Road) report taken; 12:37 p.m.: unwanted party (Walnut Street) transport; 11:31 p.m.: larceny (Mill 11:26 a.m.: suspicious other (Benjamin p.m.: summons service (Benjamin spoken to; 8:29 p.m.: registration check Street) unable to locate. Street) child playing with phone; 12:02 Street) served; 1:21 p.m.: property found (Central Street) info given; 9:43 p.m.: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 p.m.: lift assist (Lakeshore Drive) assist- (Railroad Street) info taken; 1:26 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal warn- 12-1:37: seven building checks, secure; ed; 12:38 p.m.: summons service (Spruce FD call (Bemis Road) assisted; 1:57 p.m.: ing; 10:04 p.m.: suspicious MV (Front 12:09 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street) served; 12:43 p.m.: summons ser- larceny (Juniper Street) info taken; 2:03 Place) spoken to. Drive) checked, secure; 12:14 a.m.: extra vice (Walnut Street) gone on arrival; p.m.: burglar alarm (Glenallan Street) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 patrols (Pearl Drive) checked, secure; 12:49 p.m.: summons service (Benjamin call canceled; 2:14 p.m.: general info 12:26 a.m.: extra patrols (Hyde Park 12:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Ipswich Drive) Street) unable to serve; 12:52 p.m.: (Lincoln Avenue) spoken to; 4:35 pm.: Drive) checked, secure; 12:39 a.m.: extra checked, secure; 12:37 a.m.: attempt threats (School Street) report taken; larceny (Front Street) investigated, patrols (Pearl Drive) checked, secure; to locate (Mechanic Street) unable to 3:21 p.m.: ambulance (Ipswich Drive) report taken; 5:47 p.m.: animal com- 12:42 a.m.: extra patrols (Mill Street) locate; 6:00 a.m.: accident (Teel Road) false alarm; 3:29 p.m.: recovered prop- plaint (River Street) referred to ACO; checked, secure; 1:18-1:24 a.m.: two spoken to; 6:54 a.m.: burglar alarm erty (Main Street) property returned 5:59 p.m.: disabled MV (Monadnock building checks, secure; 1:24 a.m.: 2:29 (Spring Street) call canceled; 7:30 a.m.: to owner; 3:35 p.m.: FD call (Ipswich Avenue) info taken; 6:04 p.m.: fraud a.m.: suspicious other (Spruce Street) DPW call (Gardner Road) referred to Drive) false alarm; 3:39 p.m.: MV stop (Mill Street) spoken to; 9:11 p.m.: hang assisted; 2:44a.m.: extra patrols (Banner DPW; 7:41 a.m.: ambulance (Town Farm (Lincoln Avenue) verbal warning; 3:43 up (Cross Street) child playing with Place) checked, secure; 3:17 a.m.: extra Road) transport; 9:21 a.m.: property p.m.: ambulance (Brown Street) trans- phone; 9:12 p.m.: MV operating errati- patrols (Front Street) checked, secure; found (Baldwinville Road) info taken; port; 5:19 p.m.: ambulance (Central cally (Route 12 South) unable to locate; 3:25 a.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville Road) 10:45 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) Street) transport; 7:01 p.m.: suspicious 9:25 p.m.: extra patrols (Glenallan verbal warning; 5:11 a.m.: MV stop verbal warning; 10:52 a.m.: property MV (Baldwinville State Road) dispersed Street) checked, secure; 10:42 p.m.: gen- (Central Street) traffic citation; 5:20 found (Brown Street) info taken; 11:03 gathering; 7:41 p.m.: assist other PD eral info (Central Street) spoken to; 11:29 a.m.: MV stop (Elmwood Road) traffic a.m.: property found (Front Street) info (Mechanic Street) assisted; 7:54 p.m.: p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring citation; 5:27 a.m. MV stop (Central taken; 11:29 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner welfare check (address not printed) Street) spoken to; 11:49 p.m.: suspicious Street) traffic citation; 5:36 a.m.: MV Road) verbal warning; 12:01 p.m.: MV spoken to; 8:03 p.m.: disturbance (Elm MV (Memorial Drive) transport. stop (Central Street) traffic citation; 8:32 stop (School Street) traffic citation; Street) arrest: juvenile, age 14 of 104 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 a.m. harassment (Melanson Way) traf- 12:37 p.m. ; fire alarm (Central Street) Elm St., Winchendon: A&B on family 12:14 a.m.: assist other PD (Eli Drive) or household member; 11:29 p.m.: trans- area search negative; 2:52 a.m.: 911 port (Forristall Road). ambulance (Central Street) transport; FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 3:55 a.m.: building check (Ipswich Drive) 4:31-4:41 a.m.: two building checks, checked, secure; 5:54 MV stop (Gardner secure; 4:48 a.m. : suspicious person Road) traffic citation issued; 7:37 a.m.: (Front Street) spoken to; 5:16 a.m. ; larceny (Baldwinville State Road) traffic hazard (Baldwinville Road) report taken; 8:00 a.m.: 911 ambulance hazard removed; 7:17 A.M.: general (Baldwinville State Road) transport; info (Baldwinville Road) info taken; 9:55 a.m.: deliver message (Pearl Street) 7:25 a.m.: accident (Glenallan Street) delivered; 11:03 a.m.: larceny (Spring Service Directory ads offer sellers the assisted; 7:36 a.m.: animal complaint Street) call canceled; 12:03 p.m.: deliv- (Central Street) referred to ACO; 8:58 er message (Willow Street) unable to a.m.: general info (Cedar Terrace) info locate; 1:29 p.m.: burglar alarm (Central fastest and most affordable way to given; 9:09 a.m.: summons service Street) accidental; 2:33 p.m.: general info (Benjamin Street) unable to serve; (Maynard Street) spoken to; 2:58 p.m.: advertise. 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JAFFREY — Billy J. Legion, Squadron 11 in Jaffrey. In addi- PETERBOROUGH, tions and tag sales. Victoria is prede- Dellasanta, age 47, of tion to his mother, Billy is survived by NH — Victoria L. ceased by her husband, Donald J. Butler Jaffrey died suddenly his brother, Michael Dellasanta and his Butler, age 94, former- Sr.; her siblings, Evelyn Stevens, Zell and unexpectedly at wife Meg of Hancock; his sister, Colleen ly of Jaffrey, died on Butler, Ernest Champney and Herbert his home on Thursday, Dellasanta-James of Swanzey, NH; his Wednesday, Nov. 12, Champney. Vickie is survived by her Nov. 13, 2014 with his brother, Patrick L. James, and his sis- 2014 at Summerhill son, Robert A. Lambert and his wife, mother by his side. ter, Destiny Dellasanta, both of Jaffrey, Assisted Living in Mary Jane of Peterborough; her daugh- Billy was born several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Peterborough, NH ter, Susan Lambert Hansen and her hus- on Jan. 25, 1967 in cousins and many close friends. He will after a period of failing band Rolf of Cheshire, MA; her two step- Fitchburg son of the be missed by all. A Mass of Christian health. sons, Donald J. Butler Jr and his wife, late William E. Dellasanta, and Lorraine burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at St. Victoria Lillian was born on June 16, Pauline of Peterborough, and Wayne C. (Blais) Dellasanta of Jaffrey. Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey. 1920 in Fitzwilliam daughter of the late Butler and wife, Sheila of Templeton, Billy had graduated from Saint Patrick Burial followed in St. Patrick Cemetery, Joseph M. and Leofied Mary (Meatty) CA; her step-daughter, Anna Jo Geraci School in Jaffrey and then attended Jaffrey. The family has respectfully Champney. of Jaffrey. Together there are 13 grand- Saint Bernard High School in Fitchburg. requested no flowers please. Instead, Vickie, as everyone knew her, grew children, 23 great grandchildren, 12 He played football while attending St. please consider making a memorial con- up in Rindge and later moved to Jaffrey. great, great grandchildren, and many Bernard’s and proudly earned the Most tribution in Billy’s name to the Good She had a real passion for horses nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Valuable Player award in 1981. Billy con- Neighbor Fund, PO Box 486, Jaffrey, NH and owned horses when she lived in Larry Champney, the youngest of her tinued his education in Jaffrey at Conant 03452. Rindge. At one time, she gave riding siblings is living in Florida. A memori- High School. Mr. Dellasanta was an avid Cournoyer Funeral Home & lessons. Together, she and her first hus- al service for Vickie was held Thursday, outdoorsmen who enjoyed skiing, hunt- Cremation Center (cournoyerfh.com), band, Robert F. Lambert, owned and Nov. 20, 2014 at the Cournoyer Funeral ing and fishing. Billy was an active 33 River St., Jaffrey, NH was entrusted operated the Monadnock Rod & Gun Home and Cremation Center, 33 River member of the Sons of the American with arrangements. Club in Jaffrey. In addition to working St. Jaffrey, NH 03452. Rev. Wilfred at the Rod & Gun Club, Vickie had Deschamps, pastor of Saint Patrick also worked for D.D. Bean and Sons Parish in Jaffrey officiated. Burial fol- Mark Robichaud, 68 Co as well as W.W. Cross Co. When lowed in her family lot in Saint Patrick she returned to Jaffrey with her sec- Cemetery, Jaffrey. The family has GARDNER — Mark States Marine Corps. ond husband, Donald J. Butler Sr., they requested in lieu of flowers, memori- Robichaud, age 68, of From there he worked sold antiques and second hand collect- al contributions be made in Vickie’s Gardner died peaceful- at Colonial Press in ibles, from a small shop attached to name to The Place to Go, PO Box 253, ly Saturday, Nov. 15, Clinton where he met their home. They loved going to auc- Peterborough NH 03458 with his family at his Justine. He had a long side, after a short ill- career with LaVigne Martin P. Civin, 85 ness. His family came Press of Worcester first, being a loving and later worked at SPENCER — Martin Spencer Lions Club, husband, father and DS Graphics until he P. Civin, age 83, died Spencer Finance grandfather. became ill. on Friday, Nov. 14, Committee, Spencer He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Mark loved music, an influence he had Justine S. (Chila) Robichaud; children, amongst all of his grandchildren, with 2014 at the Jewish Little League, Spencer Clare L. (Robichaud) Anderson, Paul R. most of them instrumentally involved. Healthcare Center in Charitable Needs Robichaud and his wife Krista, Veronica He enjoyed cooking, reading and movies. Worcester. Committee, Spencer L. (Robichaud) Derby and her husband He had an exceptional sense of humor. He leaves his lov- American Legion, David, Anjannette M. Robichaud, and Most of all, he enjoyed spending time ing wife of 59 years, and Irving Yarock Joseph C. Robichaud and wife Danielle; with his family. He was loved by every- Dorothy (Sigel) Civin; Post #32 of the Jewish grandchildren, Olivia R. Anderson, one. He was a man, who was dedicated two sons, Keith Civin War Veterans. He was Daniel R. Robichaud, MaryClare E. to doing everything right the first time, and his partner, Lisa Sloan of Natick also a Tri-Valley elder ombudsman Anderson, Risa E. Connors, Anna J. working hard and taking responsibility. and Todd Civin and his wife, Katie of and a long-time, part-time employee Connors, Sadie L. Anderson, Nora M. Learning to be the best “you” you can be. Winchendon; a daughter, Melanie, wife of Brookfield Orchards. Following his Connors, Thaddeus A. Derby, Bella T. Funeral services will be private and at of Stephen Kenion of Winchester; his retirement, he hosted a weekly TV show Derby, Chloe C. Robichaud, Calvert P.T. the convenience of the family. Burial will grandchildren, Max and Tori Kenion, on the Spencer cable access station and Robichaud, Amelia W. Robichaud and be in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Julia Civin, Erika Dodge and her hus- he was a member of the McDonald’s Benjamin J. Robichaud. He also leaves Cemetery, Winchendon. band, Darren, Corey Civin and Jessica morning coffee group. his siblings, Dale (Robichaud) Richard In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Gordon, Joshua Civin, Kate and Dakota Graveside funeral services were and David Robichaud, as well as many tions may be made to Wounded Warrior Contois, and Ben and Max Sloan; and held Sunday, Nov. 16 at B’Nai Brith other aunts, uncles, cousins, brother-in- Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive Suite two great-grandchildren, Addie and Cemetery, Worcester under the direc- laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. 202, Cambridge, MA 02140 (Telephone Lukas Dodge. He was predeceased by a tion of Richard Perlman of Miles Mark was born in Winchendon 617-588-4000) or to any Veterans of brother, Robert H. Civin. Funeral Home of Holden. on Aug. 11, 1946, son of the late Bella Foreign War. Martin retired from Dynasurf Immediately following the inter- Therese (Lafortune) Robichaud and Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- Chemical Corporation after a 50 year ment service, there was a reception at George Berthel Robichaud. He graduat- ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon career in sales. He was the author of the Civin residence in Spencer where ed from Murdock High School in 1964. is directing arrangements. two books, Memories and Roads I Have memorial observance continued. From 1968 to 1972 he served in the United Traveled. He was an Army veteran of Memorial contributions may be made the Korean War. to Holy Rosary Food Pantry, 60 Maple Marty was very active with the St, Spencer, MA 01562. Andrew J. Langlois, 69 LAGRANGE, ME — He leaves his longtime partner, Andrew J. Langlois, Annette, her two children Colin and Norma L. (Lefebvre) Gould, 78 age 69, of LaGrange, Sarah, four grandchildren and one ME formerly of great-grandchild. He leaves the moth- NORTHAMPTON — children, Ryen MacDonald of Montreal, Fitchburg, passed away er of his two children, Judithe Richard Norma L. (Lefebvre) Ian MacDonald of California and Nicole Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 of Winchendon; Andrew Langlois of Gould, passed away Walker of Northampton. Her brothers, at his home. He resided Leominster, and Donna Brady and her Tuesday surrounded Leo Lefebvre of Atlantic City, NJ and in Maine for over 30 husband Joseph of Lunenburg and six by her loving family. Chris Lefebvre of Las Vegas, NV. She years. grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters Born in Winchendon, also leaves her loving partner Ronald He was born in Pauline Dowd of Farmington, CT and June 11, 1936, she Dutch Van Kuren. Fitchburg at the Lucy Helen Hospital, Anita Dube of Westminster, an uncle grew up in Athol and The calling hours will be held Sunday the youngest child of the late Albert J. Philip Legere of Fitchburg, many cous- lived in Easthampton Nov. 16, 2014 from 10 a.m.-noon at the and Adrienne M. (Legere) Langlois. He ins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and before moving to Helen Hills Chapel, 123 Elm Street, attended Fitchburg High School and was nephews in addition to many friends in Northampton 27 years ago. Northampton with a memorial service a machinist/mold maker at local manu- Maine. He is predeceased by his broth- Norma was a graduate of the Cooley to follow at noon. facturers for many years before moving er Paul Langlois and sister Lorraine Dickinson Hospital School of Nursing Donations may be made to VNA to Maine. He was an avid outdoorsman Blanchard. and began her career there as a regis- & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 who enjoyed fishing, hunting and travel- A private service will be held in Maine. tered nurse for over 42 years retiring Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA ing throughout the U.S. as a nursing supervisor. Norma’s love 01060. for nursing and helping others was only The family would like to thank Dr. surpassed by the love of her family. Mark Bigda and Dr. Philip Glynn and Elaine Girouard, 73 Her beloved husband Bill died in 2001. their entire staff including Donna, She leaves her loving children, Steven M. Cindy, Ana, Denise and Cara for their JAFFREY — Elaine Rizzi of San Luis Obispo CA, daugh- Gould and his wife Judy of Easthampton, kindness and wonderful care during Girouard, age 73 of ter Valerie Regan of West Palm Beach Donna M. Gould of Sedona, AZ and Normas illness. Jaffrey passed peace- FL, her sons Robert Bailey of New fully on Nov. 8, 2014. Ipswich and Mark Bailey of Jaffrey, her Susan T. Walker and her husband Jeff The Toomey-OBrien Funeral Home is Elaine was a long time grandchildren Alicia Regan Bryce and of Northampton. Her beloved grand- in charge of arrangements. employee of Teleflex in Cheyenne Regan, Joe Ackley and Joe Jaffrey and an active Bailey. She had four great grandchil- member of the Ladies dren, Audrey and Riley Bryce, Hayden Carol J. Miller, 82 Auxiliary, American Ackley and Killian Bailey. May she rest Legion Post 11 of in peace as she is reunited with her JAFFREY — Carol Winchester, Ben Miller and Tim Miller, Jaffrey. daughter, Kelley Cloutier and husband J. Miller, age 82, of both of Jaffrey; 12 great grandchildren She is survived by her brother, James Robert Girouard. Jaffrey died Monday and four great- Nov. 17, 2014 at the great grandchil- Pheasant Wood dren. Family and Health Center in friends are warm- Peterborough follow- ly invited to call ing a period of failing at the Cournoyer health. Funeral Home She was born June and Cremation 23, 1932 in Peterborough daughter of the Center, 33 River late John and Dora (Bosley) Heinonen. Street (Route 202 Carol was a lifelong resident of Jaffrey south) Jaffrey and had attended Conant High School. from 9:30 until 11 Carol worked part time at Forcier’s a.m., on Friday Grocery in Jaffrey while her children Nov. 21, 2014. were in school. Funeral services Later she had worked at D.D. Bean & will be held in Son Co. the New Hampshire Ball Bearing the chapel of the PEOPLE ARE LINING UP for in Peterborough and had retired from funeral home at 11 • Current Complete Local News • Community Events Teleflex in Jaffrey. Carol was an active a.m. Rev. Wilfred • Local Classifieds and Merchant Advertising • and Lots More! communicant of St. Patrick Parish in H. Deschamps, Jaffrey. She enjoyed doing crossword pastor of St. puzzles and playing cards. 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BY JERRY CARTON the playoffs but that 0-3 start against COURIER CORRESPONDENT significantly tough opposition put WINCHENDON — Every team sets Murdock in an early-season hole. making the playoffs as its pre-season “The schedule worked against us,” goal and while the Murdock Blue Devils Andy Dupuis acknowledged. “But you didn’t quite attain the post-season, can’t do anything about that or use it they have a chance to do the next best as an excuse. We wanted to get better as thing: beat Narragansett at home next the season went on and we did. I think Thursday and finish 2014 with a win- we really turned the corner against ning record. Sutton when they had the ball down on The Blue Devils gave themselves our goal line. A year ago, we’d proba- that opportunity last Friday when bly have given up that touchdown and they scored 32 unanswered points two point conversion but we didn’t fall for a 39-14 rout of Nashoba in front of apart. We’ve played good football lately frigid Alumni Field fans to even their for the most part. record at 5-5 headed into the traditional “That game at Southbridge. We had Thanksgiving morning rivalry game a two-hour bus ride and we were actu- against the Warriors. Kickoff is slated ally surprised when we got there and a for 10 a.m. couple kids were playing for them who “We made some adjustments at half- hadn’t played all year — suspended or time. We had a little pep talk, too,” something so that was tough and we laughed Coach Andy Dupuis. “We got were probably also having a little let- rid of the stupid mistakes. We knew we down after we didn’t make the playoffs could move the ball against them and the week before but the bottom line is we did and once we stopped the mis- we’ve gotten better. These kids should Morgan St. Pierre photo takes, we were rolling. We really picked be really proud of themselves,” he said. it up in the second half.” The win against Nashoba evened Murdock’s record to 5-5. As for Narragansett, “they’re a good “I’m so tired of the ‘haters’,” he con- football team. I’m sitting here watch- tinued. “Some people don’t want to give the visitors on Friday. As they’ve been Dupuis estimated that combined they ing film and they don’t make mistakes. these kids any credit. That’s unfair to doing throughout the season, running are nearing the 2,000 yard mark for the They’re aggressive. We’re going to have them. Look around. Look at Gardner backs Dom Allard and Drew Pelkey season. “They just pound the football,” to match that. We’re going to have to (3-7). Look at Oakmont (4-6). Look at carried most of the load, scoring a cou- he said. get after the ball. We’ll be ready. This Monty Tech (2-6). These kids deserve ple touchdowns each (John Phelan and “The line creates those holes and they is a big game. These kids have a chance more respect. I’m tired of people count- Evan Dupuis tallied as well) and though just go,” Dupuis noted. to accomplish a real good season. We’re ing them out.” he hadn’t totaled up the numbers, coach The Blue Devils had wanted to go to excited,” said Dupuis. Murdock certainly got respect from Showing the money The most jaw-dropping statistic of the opened the vault for both ular basis, including The Saints are tied for first, yes, but with last week? Stop it — no, it’s not the Albert Pujlos and Josh Talking after both World Series a 4-6 NFC South record. The Pats and Patriots’ sixth straight win, although Hamilton as well, but titles, and on top of that, Pack, in a quarterback-driven league, I grant they look for the moment the you get the idea. Sports Stanton is coming off a also have that position well-fortified, team to beat. Nor was it the Packers’ There you have it. season which ended too, don’t they? Tom Brady has been second-straight 50+ game. What can I tell you? abruptly when he was hit helped immeasurably by the return of No, indeed. The most jaw-dropping, Baseball economics sure JERRY in the face. The Orioles a healthy Rob Gronkowski and a bet- stunning number of the week had have changed since that CARTON once had a very gifted ter running game, and Aaron Rodgers, nothing to do with football. The Miami December day in 1966 centerfielder named Paul while he has had the benefit recently of Marlins gave Giancarlo (formerly Mike) when the Baltimore Sun Blair who was never the being able to carve up porous defenses of Stanton a 13-year, $325 million contract. banner-headlined the same after he was beaned the Bears and Eagles, is simply on fire. We all agree Stanton is one of the news that Frank Robinson had become and the game’s history is replete with Fans in New England and Green Bay very best players in baseball, he finished the O’s first-ever $100,000 player, and similar stories. No one has any idea have every reason for optimism as we second to the quite deserving Clayton even more so than earlier that year whether Stanton will return as the same pass Thanksgiving. Kershaw in the National League MVP when Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale player and regardless, these numbers Speaking of Thanksgiving, the race and the Fish did have a fairly decent held out well into spring training seek- are simply nuts. They’re great for him, Murdock Blue Devils have a chance to season, better than most of us had fig- ing joint 100k deals, one refusing to sign of course, but leave the rest of us shaking complete a winning season when they ured they would, and are on the upswing unless the other got the same deal from our heads. host the Narragansett Warriors at 10 with that young staff, but 13 years at $325 the Dodgers. Changing gears, at the moment, the a.m. Coach Andy Dupuis’ team a better mil? As good as Stanton is, if this is really The Stanton deal makes no sense to Patriots and Packers look like the best record at 5-5 than any other school in the the marketplace, what should the Angels me, but then again, very little about teams in the NFL after their respec- region, save the matching 5-5 Warriors. have given baseball’s actual best player sports economics seems to make sense tive Sunday blowouts over the Colts These kids have grown up a lot this in Mike Trout, and yes, he did get a lot, anymore. Miami doesn’t draw very well, and Eagles, both division leaders them- fall and deserve a big crowd Thursday and yes I understand this is something had the taxpayers largely fund their selves. This tends to change week- morning. of a rhetorical question since the Halos stadium, engages in fire sales on a reg- to-week, of course, and it is, in fact, Finally this: the college basketball sea- the Arizona Cardinals who boast the son is underway, and there are those league’s best record at 9-1, but right now who are predicting a 45-0 season for and with all due respect to the Cards, Kentucky. Count me not among them who would bet against a New England/ but there’s no question the Wildcats Manuel turns in strong state race Green Bay Super Bowl rematch? The are loaded and loom the solid chalk to Seahawks appear to be suffering some- win it all. That said, why don’t we play BY JERRY CARTON by a home meet against North, about COURIER CORRESPONDENT thing of the dreaded post-title letdown. the season anyway before anointing a which Coach Anthony Findley said Peyton Manning has to throw on almost champion? How’s that sound? Happy WORCESTER — Murdock High at the time, “We might look at doing every down as the Broncos corps of run- Thanksgiving. School sophomore Jordan Manuel com- it again. They were a great group to ning backs has been depleted by injury. pleted a big-time season last weekend have here and represented their school when he finished a solid 27th place well.” Findley was unconcerned that (16:48) in the state championship day when North swept the boys and cross country meet at Franklin Park. girls meet. Manuel’s strong effort was the best But overall, the cross country squads Arcades and bowling and fun! turned in by regional runners as he certainly performed better in the won/ also bested the Capps brothers, Joe and loss column than did the varsity soccer Mike, from Narragansett. teams, neither of which was able to Oh my! A week earlier, Manual had punched manage a victory this fall. New girls his second consecutive ticket to States Coach Jason Marshall had acknowl- with a sixth place finish in the Central edged from the outset that his program Mass D2 race at the Gardner golf course. was essentially starting over and boys Those races put the period on a season Coach Kieron Smith was faced with during which the boys cross country a severe numbers crunch, frequently team finished with an overall winning needing to reach down to the middle record, the only Murdock fall team, of school team simply to have enough kids those which have completed their sea- to field a roster in several games. sons, to do so. The football team can post The field hockey team, though, did a winning record with a Thanksgiving get several triumphs and at one point morning win over Narragansett. was even in a position where a strong Unlike the past two autumns, when finish might have put them in playoff the focus was on the girls team that took contention. Though that didn’t mate- back to back league titles but endured rialize, this year was an improvement the inevitable rebuild this year follow- over previous campaigns. ing the graduation of nine seniors last Meanwhile, Manuel and his team- Chris Martin photo spring, it was the boys taking center mates are getting an official breather Playaway is now open for fun on weekends. stage over the last few months, led by before launching their indoor winter Manuel’s consistency. season during which the fall success BY CHRIS MARTIN of bowling on bumper lanes, bowling The campaign was punctuated as well might offer a building block towards COURIER CORRESPONDENT shoes included, birthday gift for guest future successes. WINCHENDON — It has been rein- of honor and free bowling coupon for carnated a dozen times over the years, each attendee. Cost is $9 per child, with but it is still going strong. Playaway a minimum of eight, maximum of 16 ports horts Lanes, located at 5 Summer Drive, is people. S S open on weekends and includes bowl- Birthday parties are also available ing, arcades, pool and a whole lot of fun. for teens and adults. Reserve as many OPERATION WINCHENDON begin Tuesday Jan. 6, 2015 and will Owner George Mizhir mentioned lanes as needed, up to five people per CARES SPORTS MEMORABILIA run every Tuesday night for 6 weeks. he is the only employee who works lane, regular bowling rates apply. Party DRAWING Busing will be through Winchendon there. Mizhir said, “There are 12 bowl- room may be rented for an additional On Dec. 7; Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5 Public Schools at an additional cost. The ing lanes, a small arcade and four pool $25 and lanes can be reserved during and are available at Last Minute Gifts bus will pick up students at Murdock at tables. Bowling Leagues are Thursday most normal business hours, except and at Chick’s Tavern. To be awarded: 3:00 p.m. and return to the school at 8:00 night, Friday night and Sunday night. Sunday, 6-9 p.m.. NFL Wilson football (valued at $49.95) p.m. Call Jennifer Haddad @ 978-616- Cosmic Glow Bowling is offered Groups, organizations and business- autographed by Devin McCourty of the 1458 for information Information flyers Saturday nights from 7-11 p.m. $20 per es can rent the entire facility for two New England Patriots (Estimated Value are available at the MHS and MMS lane per hour, unlimited bowling up to hours or more with free music selec- - priceless); Chris Kelly autographed main offices five people and shoes included.” tions on the jukebox, unlimited bowl- Bruins hockey puck with authentici- BLUE DEVIL FOOTBALL: Playaway offers birthday parties for ing, bowling shoes included; but this ty letter; a Boston Celtics photo auto- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 the annual children ages, 5-12 and parties are held offer is not available during regular graphed by Avery Bradley, and a Red rivalry with Narragansett takes place on Saturday or Sunday at the follow- business hours. Sox autographed photo of Koji Uehara. at 10 a.m. at Alumni Field at Murdock ing times: 1:30-3:30 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.. Finally, just in case you need some- MURDOCK SKI PROGRAM High School. Cost of tickets this year is Birthday parties at Playaway includes thing to do to work off the turkey, At Wachusett Mountain. Registration $10 for adults; $5 for senior citizens and use of tables and video games before Playaway will be open on Thanksgiving. now on-line, go to www.wachusett.com. students. Come support the home town bowling. Bring in whatever food and For more information, go to: www. Access code is WPS team! beverages you like. Table clothes, paper playawaylanes.com. The phone number Price increase after Dec. 2. Classes and plastic goods included, one hour is (978) 297-1295. Friday, November 21, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­9

signage in an electronic for- prevent any new “nonconform- MWCC WARRANT mat. ing” established nature of a continued from page A1­­­ continued from page A1­­­ Article 11 clarifies a process building already in place. This by which the Planning Board applies to reconstruction or school and give students a jumpstart on their college and ered to five; a quorum can can grant special permits in career plans. rehabilitation of an existing then be three and work can be cases where the need for a vari- All five members of last year’s cohort earned a certificate in structure, not to new construc- accomplished with that many ance by the Zoning Board of allied health. Three of these students are now enrolled in the tion. members in attendance. Appeals would not be neces- Department of Higher Education’s STEM Starter Academy at Article 14 is a targeted bylaw The Planning Board has also sary. It often is affected by lot MWCC. to address an area located near put articles on the warrant; sizes, site lines, signage, park- “Being in the Robinson Broadhurst dual-enrollment Lost Lake which was once a and while they each might ing and distances from adjoin- program and the STEM Starter Academy was seriously a campground and the land is have waited until regular town ing properties; and will save a life-changing experience,” said Dakota Wood, a 2014 graduate now in an area designated as meeting, they were ready and step in the permitting process who is now pursuing a degree in health care. “I was exposed industrial zoning. The owners will help accomplish the work for many seeking to have some- to what college was like while I could still participate in senior are interested in re-establish- of some people who are per- thing built or developed. events. Plus, I graduated high school with a free year of college ing the campground use, and haps waiting for permits or Article 12 is a complete listing under my belt.” this bylaw allows that use in other movement on developing of definitions of terms used in Charles “CJ” Husselbee, a first-generation college student this zone for this area, by spe- properties. other places in zoning bylaws and one of the program’s first participants, earned an associ- cial permit. Such use would Article 10 allows the town for the benefit of planning, zon- ate degree in business administration from MWCC this spring also be allowed, by special per- itself to have a permanent ing, developers, builders and and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting from mit, in other such zoned areas. non-conforming sign on town the officials who enforce the the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Article 15 allows for the property located at the corner bylaws. The Planning Board “Before this, I didn’t know if I could afford college. The commercial sale of boats and of Glenallan and Spring streets felt having the terms spelled Robinson Broadhurst program was really the difference marine equipment in neighbor- where town announcements out completely and correctly between me going to college and not going,” Husselbee said. hood commercial districts by can be placed. At present a was the best way to make cer- A 2014 study by the American Institutes for Research special permit. highway sign is used there, tain “everyone is on the same explored the correlation between access to early college and The special town meeting is but this would allow a perma- page” when it came to inter- advancement in secondary and higher education. Participating Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at nent structure, which under preting the intent of the vari- students are five-percent more likely to graduate high school, the Murdock High School audi- the town’s current bylaws does ous bylaws. 20-percent more likely to earn their college degrees simultane- torium. not conform to the sign bylaws Article 13 further defines ously, 21-percent more likely to enroll in a two-year school, and allowed as it would have the an existing bylaw in order to four-percent more likely to enroll in a four-year school. It’s been 35 years: the 1979 dream team

SUBMITTED BY ANDREA SUCHOCKI The team would then portive teammates “Miracles happen to those go into the tower at our and most of all good who believe in them.” W.G. Old Murdock and ring Y friends, working hard Benham… the bell to announce Turn and having some fun That was the quote in the victory. along the way giving 1980 yearbook to describe the The homecoming ANDREA us a season we will 1979 winning football season game was an event. SUCHOCKI never forget! The fol- for the Murdock Blue Devils. Each class created a lowing were the out- I was a sophomore in high float and before the standing upperclass- school at the time and it was an game would march in men of that team: AWESOME year! Blue Devils a parade with the band, cheer- Seniors: Don Patria (co-cap- went 9-1 and were the Wachusett leaders with each class having tain), David Coderre (co-cap- League Co-Champions with representatives walk with their tain), Joe Mizhir, Kirk Tenney, Lunenburg. Just a few years floats up to the Winchendon Mike LeBlanc, Richard Bartlett before we had one of the longest School. When you were “play- and Fran Boutell. Juniors: North Middlesex: 34-13 the same spirit and community losing streaks in the Wachusett er of the week” at that time, Barry Woodard, Jay Patria, Westford: 19-2 support as the team in 1979 did League. I remember how every your photo was in the Courier Mark McCaw, Karl Rau, Mark Oakmont: 21-19 enjoying the game and play- win brought more and more and you received a free steak Gauthier, Mike Harrington, Lunenburg: 0-17 (only loss) ing their best game every time! pride and spectators to the foot- from the IGA. Everyone was Tony Lafreniere, Todd Nashoba: 15-9 I hope our community will ball games. We played on the involved in recognizing our Fitzmaurice, Wayne Schoales, Ayer: 21-7 show up to support this team Winchendon School field on athletes and promoting school Mike Ricord and Gerry Girard. Tahanto: 43-22 at home this year. I hope if any Saturday’s in those days (no spirit. The underclassmen on the Narraganset: 10-6 (Icing on of the 1979 team members are Friday Night Lights) and liter- In 1979 we had a special team team included: Jim Driscoll, the cake for Thanksgiving) home for Thanksgiving they ally had HUNDREDS of towns- with a special coaching staff Lou Hackett, Glen Larochelle, Season standouts as voted come to the game wearing the people going to both home and led by Head Coach Arthur Ray Gautreau, Dave LaBrack, by the team were: Joe Mizhir Champion jackets and are rec- away games. “Sandy” Ruggles, Assistant Tom Race, Guy Stoddard, Sean (Best Defensive Lineman); ognized in some way by our Edie Race was usually the Coaches Lou Dellasanta, Dale Flint, Richard Hunt, Dave Kirk Tenney (Best Defensive current coaching staff. bus driver for our team and Diamantopolous and of course, Carrier, John Harrington, Eric Back); Don Patria (Best Why is this important? transported them to the field Peter Antonellis supported Connors, Lenny Charbonneau, Offensive Back); Mike LeBlanc Because we have seen that our in Winchendon as well as away by Athletic Director Robert Jay Johnson, Joe L’Etoile, (Best Offensive Lineman); and schools are the cornerstone of games. All the spectators would Harrington who always wore Alan Robidoux, Chris David Coderre (Unsung Hero) building a great community follow the bus to and from the a navy blue cowboy hat to Beauvais, Ricky LeBlanc, Mike I hope some of that 1979 promoting not only school spir- games honking their car horns every game! The players were Moriarty, Dan Whalen and Jim dream team magic is still it but COMMUNITY PRIDE. all the way up central street special because I don’t think Robichaud. around for this great group of Go Blue Devils! as we arrived in town on our they thought of themselves as The season was as follows: kids this Thanksgiving and we All of the name are from the way to the high school (what special. They simply connect- David Prouty: 7-0 can have a big turkey day win. September 1979 Winchendon is now Toy Town Elementary). ed as dedicated athletes, sup- Littleton: 26-20 Most of all I hope they feel Courier and the 1980 Tower Yearbook. Courier Capsules

SCOUTING FOR FOOD or [email protected]. mation on volunteer opportunities or to GVNA Healthcare, Inc.; Happy Tonics, Beginning today and throughout the OPEN HOUSE learn more about the organization, con- Inc. in collaboration with Cleghorn month of December Cub Scout Pack TEMPLETON — Ahimsa Haven will tact TSO Board President Edgar Cyrus Neighborhood Center; Leominster 193, Boy Scout Troop 193 and Crew 35 be holding a Holiday Open House fund- at [email protected]. Public Schools; L.U.K. Crisis Center; will be holding a local Scouting for raiser at its shelter on Sunday Nov. 30 SHAKESPEARE FOR STUDENTS Inc., New Players Theatre Guild; Food drive to benefit the local CAC food from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests may bring Project Shakespeare offers a new Spanish American Center, Inc.; United pantry. Non-perishable food items are leashed, vaccinated pets and snap a opportunity: A Midsummer Night’s Neighbors of Fitchburg, Inc.; the welcomed and donation bins will be at photo with Santa! There will also be Dream: When four mismatched lov- Virginia Thurston Healing Garden; and Central IGA, Beals Memorial Library, the opportunity to sponsor a shelter ers, mischievous forest fairies, and a Youth MOVE Massachusetts. Funded Clark Memorial YMCA, Gourmet animal, and to donate items from the bevy of fumbling actors meet in the short-term/limited projects, activities, Donuts, United Parish Church and the shelter’s wish list (available at www. woods, everyone will be touched or events address health equity, youth American Legion. A door-to-door cam- ahimsahaven.org). The shelter is locat- by Shakespeare’s magic spell! development, healthy living and behav- paign is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 13. ed at 381 Baldwinville Road Suite A in Shakespeare’s popular comedy has ioral health. Thank you! Templeton. opportunities for students of all ages! “We are very pleased that, once AUDITIONS PLANNED Founded in 1999, Ahimsa Haven is a Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning again, through Heywood Hospital’s GARDNER — Mount Wachusett non-profit, no-kill, volunteer-run shel- Tuesday, Jan. 13 for 6 weeks specifi- Community Health Initiative, we have Community College Theatre at the ter. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word mean- cally targeting homeschool students as the opportunity to impact the health Mount announces auditions for its ing compassion and non-violence. the classes run 10 .a.m.-noon. Location: of the communities we serve through upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Ahimsa Haven relied on foster homes TBA (will be in Jaffrey). Showcase per- these programs and services which Scoundrels. Two shameless con men until the opening of their shelter at formances: Friday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. & address a variety of health equity and a hapless American heiress are 381 Baldwinville Road, Templeton in 6 p.m. Tuition: $125 with family dis- issues,” stated Joyce Ryan, co-chair of locked in an uproarious dance of dis- September of 2013. For more informa- counts available, minimum enroll- the CHNA 9. The Community Health guise, deception, and deceit against tion please call (978)297-2673 or email ment: 12, maximum enrollment 20; ages Network Area of North Central the luxurious backdrop of the French [email protected]. 7-18 years old. Scholarships available Massachusetts (CHNA 9) is one of 27 Riviera. With $50,000 and territorial VOLUNTEER on a limited basis. ENROLLMENT CHNAs across Massachusetts, created rights going to the winner, all bets are The Thayer Symphony Orchestra DEADLINE: Dec. 15. For information by the Department of Public Health, off as masochistic German doctors are will host an open house for prospec- visit: projectshakespeare.org. in 1992. The CHNA 9 area includes impersonated, live goldfish are eaten, tive volunteers this Friday, Nov. 21, GRANTS AWARDED the communities of Ashburnham, and “love sneaks in” unwittingly on at 7 pm at the Woodblock Building, Community Health Network Area Ashby, Ayer, Barre, Berlin, Bolton, even the cleverest of cons. But who ends 14 Monument Square in Leominster. 9 is pleased to announce mini-grant Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, up conning whom? The TSO is a fully volunteer organi- awards totaling $25,668 to 15 north Hardwick, Harvard, Hubbardston, Director Rob Houle is looking for zation, and assistance is needed in all central Massachusetts communi- Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, a cast of three adult men, three adult areas, including ticket sales and pro- ty organizations. Mini-grant award New Braintree, Oakham, Pepperell, women; plus a large ensemble of small- motions, fund raising, concert logistics amounts ranged from $500-$2,000 and Princeton, Rutland, Shirley, Sterling, er characters. For detailed character and ushering. Music Director Roderick award recipients include: Beacon Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, descriptions visit the TAM web site at MacDonald will address the group, and of Hope Community Services; the and Winchendon. The CHNAs are http://theatre.mwcc.edu. members of the organization’s Board of Boys and Girls Club of Lunenburg; part of an initiative to improve health Auditions for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Directors will host the event. Clinton Hospital in collaboration with through local collaboration. CHNA 9 is a will be held in room 182 at Mount The Thayer Symphony Orchestra, Heywood Hospital; GAAMHA Inc.; partnership between the Massachusetts Wachusett Community College on a 501c(3) non-profit organization Girl Scouts of Central and Western Department of Public Health, resi- Monday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 with headquarters in Leominster, Massachusetts in collaboration with dents, hospitals, local service agencies, at 7 p.m. No appointment is needed. has been providing quality orchestra Riverside Village Apartments; Growing schools, faith community, businesses, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs Feb. 27, performances and music education Places Garden Project, Inc. in collab- boards of health, municipalities, and 28, March 6, 7 at 8 p.m. and March 8 at in central Massachusetts since 1979. oration with Cleghorn Neighborhood other concerned citizens. For more 2 p.m. Performances are given at the Stratos Center, World Farmers, Inc./Flats information visit www.chna9.com. For additional information contact Dukakis Auditorium at Montachusett Mentor Farm, Community Harvest Professor Gail Steele at (978) 630-9162 Regional Technical School. For infor- Project and Hannaford Supermarket;

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Letters to the Editor Kreidler: last stance

To the Editor: Jim does. School committee, accoun- stayed at home. How many meetings is Jim has no problem with an audit. A Most of the people involved in trying tants, business managers, BOS, FinCom that. Yup that’s his job and I challenge FULL audit. A FORENSIC audit. The to eliminate/fire/oust/get rid of Jim they all work together for the greater them to say that isn’t commitment. That audit that they like to paint him afraid have a personal reason. I could list them good of the town. is trying to stay informed and on top of of. Yes, let’s wait and see and then. But all, but they know what their individ- To expect everyone to believe if you everything that happens. Not wanting until then, back off the insults. Back off ual issues are. They are all on public get rid of Jim, all will be great and the to miss anything that could potentially your attack of the BOS. Stop creating record. town will pop out of this crisis and go wrong. No discipline in fifteen years. endless lies out of two bits of unrelated Either they have been terminated, thrive is ludicrous. Then to threaten None. Zero. Is that the record of some- information. No one has been proven demoted, offered “early” retirement, and attack a BOS you thought were one mismanaging a town? Not with the guilty of any mismanaging. NOT Jim, been told no, that is not my job or that capable and successful JUST BECAUSE diverse personalities and agendas he not Dr. K nor any other position. is against the law, town charter or mor- they backed one of their two employ- has been faced with as different citizens The TBOT page should be if you hate ally wrong. They’ve been embarrassed ees is just childish. It’s equivalent to have sat on the BOS. Not a single disci- JK for any reason join my team and and humiliated themselves for being a child having a tantrum. Scratching pline from people who came to destroy then I will give you some backwards caught doing something they know they and screaming until they believe their and then quit when they realized he was story void of factual information to tell shouldn’t have, broken the law or sim- parent will give in because they are not what they thought. Jim has consis- your friends about. ply they just don’t like Jim’s personali- embarrassed. Most parents these days tently received “meets standards” and You can call or write to any agency, ty. That is okay, he doesn’t need for you just let that child scream knowing it “exceeds standards” on all of his annual committee, paper you want but it will to like him. He is not elected. will die down and they will see the error reviews from these diverse boards he never change what the facts are, regard- It is simply unacceptable what they of their ways. Or just pick him up and has worked for during his almost 15 less of your volume. Citizens are telling are doing in this campaign. It has gone throw him over your shoulder and put years. their children that money is missing, from half truths and eliminating facts him in a quiet place until he can act The reasons he has a record anyone that’s why we sign their papers. to just selling a box of lies. They saw appropriately. would be proud of is because he is NOT We are not afraid. We are not nervous. an opportunity where you may easily To suggest Jim be put on any kind of corrupt. NOT a liar. NOT an embezzler. Sure, we are super annoyed and quite be able to take advantage of a situation leave without expecting that from other NOT a cheat, disgusting, thief, fraud, surprised at how unkind people can be or person and lump all blame on Jim. officials of Winchendon is just personal idiot, scumbag, reprehensible. These when on a bandwagon of negativity. It’s If they moved quickly enough. Hard and opportunistic. TBOT still try to pin are just of the few adjectives they at unfortunate to have to offer any amount and loud enough...I am sure they were every little thing that has happened TBOT care to use in their plight over of attention to this when he has contin- thinking he would buckle under the over the last few months on Jim. Now, saving Winchendon. These are horrible ued to work day, night, and weekends personal attacks and threats. it’s all the mismanagement over the last things to call any person. First of all, on this crisis. But, doesn’t that again If they really were so distraught for 14 years? They interpret everything as there is zero fact to back up a statement just prove how capable, committed and Winchendon wouldn’t they be using a potential failure. Jim has missed one like corrupt or embezzler for instance. confident your town manager is? their skills to take apart all departments BOS meeting in almost fifteen years. He Being seated as leader of any sort does to find where the weaknesses sit? Dr. K says it’s none but I remember when our not entitle anyone to use this language Dianna (Desmond) Kreidler holds the same amount of responsibility son had cancer and had a bad night Jim against him. Ashburnham Sordoni: answers still not given To the Editor: it was timely and wanted to do the deal their service and negotiating a con- the city manager’s. The Worcester pop- On Oct. 27, 2014, I attended the Board now.” (Mr.) “Blair wondered why they tract are separate and distinct actions. ulation and valuation is approximate- of Selectmen meeting and asked several have to it now in the midst of this crisis. Obviously Mr. O’Keefe has never been ly 183,000 people and $11,170,000,000; question. Due to the poor acoustics in (Mr.) “Kreidler said because right now involved in “hard hitting” contract Winchendon’s is 10,300 and $619,275,000. the hall I thought that I had not proper- it’s red meat. Right now there is blood negotiations. The contract did not have If you compare those numbers you ly heard the response to my questions in the water.” Thus the new contract to be signed now! Negotiations could will see that Winchendon has 5.6% of and did not ask for further clarifica- was negotiated and signed on Oct. 15, have been on going until June 30, 2015 the population and 5.5% of the value. tion. Since that date I have reviewed 2014. NOT because the town needed his and beyond if both parties negotiat- Maybe the TM compensation should be the recording of that meeting and am leadership but because Mr. Kreidler ed in good faith. The BOS could have closer to those percentages than to the amazed at the BS that was given to me was afraid that if it was not done now demanded and won higher concessions 78.4%. that night. he would not get one in the future. So from Mr. Kreidler if he really wanted Recently I was on Route 31, a cou- I first asked the Chairman, Mr. the four present BOS members put Jim to work in Winchendon. Negotiations ple of miles into New Hampshire, Berndt, as to the reason that a new Kreidler’s welfare before that of the could have dragged on for months and driving to Manchester and saw a sign contract was awarded to the town man- town. for over a year like Mr. Kreidler has that read “SHOVELERS NEEDED ager. I was told by Mr. Berndt that Mr. I then asked why the contract was done with town employee union con- IMMEDIATELY.. After the answers Kreidler was needed to guide the town given 8-1/2 months before the termina- tracts. that I received from the BOS our town through this fiscal crisis. According to tion of the 2010 contract. Mr. O’Keefe According to the Worcester Telegram hall should have a sign out front that the BOS Executive Meeting minutes stated that it was not 8-1/2 months early and Gazette the city of Worcester reads “BS SHOVELERS NEEDED for Oct. 6, 2014, (Mr.) “Kreidler told the but rather 2-1/2 months early, as the recently hired a new city manager IMMEDIATELY TO CLEAN OUT THE Board members he wished to continue BOS had to notify Mr. Kreidler and for a total compensation package of 2ND AND 4TH FLOORS.” to be employed here.” Further the min- have the contract completed by Jan. 1, $241,000 per year. Mr Kreidler’s package Lorenzo “Larry” Sordoni utes show that (Mr.) “Kreidler believed 2015. Telling someone that you want is around $189,000 per year or 78.4% of Winchendon Winchendon Courier

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Worcester, ss: BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: To either of the Constables in the Town of Winchendon, in the County of Worcester, ARTICLE 11 GREETINGS: To see if the town will amend the zoning bylaw by changing the title of Article 12 from Site Plan Review to Site Plan Review In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the and Special Permits and to add a new section to Article 12 to include; Town of Winchendon qualified to vote in town elections and town affairs to meet at the MURDOCK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, 12.10 SPECIAL PERMITS 3 Memorial Drive, off Elmwood Road in said Winchendon on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 12.10.1 Granting Authority. Special permits may be granted by the Planning Board or by the Board of Zoning Appeal AT 7:00 P.M. as specified elsewhere in this Bylaw. Each of said boards shall be considered a “permit granting authority” then and there to act on the following articles: REPORTS AND COMMITTEES 12.10.2 Criteria. Special permits will normally be granted where specific provisions of this Bylaw are met, except when particulars (majority vote required) of the location or use, not generally true of the district or of the uses permitted in it, would cause granting of such permit to be ARTICLE 1 Committee Reports to the detriment of the public interest because: To see if the Town will vote to hear and act on the reports of the Finance Committee, any other Board or Committee, or act in A. It appears that requirements of the Bylaws cannot or will not be met, or relation thereto. (usual and customary article) B. Traffic generated or patterns of access or egress would cause congestion, hazard, or substantial change in Finance Committee established neighborhood character, or Winchendon Enhancement Committee C. The continued operation of or the development of adjacent uses as permitted in the Zoning Bylaw would be BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: adversely affected by the nature of the proposed use, or ARTICLE 2 D. Nuisance or hazard would be created to the detriment of the health, safety and/or welfare of the occupant of the To see if the Town will vote to change the format of the previously voted and currently existing FY15 general government budget approved under Article 8 of the May 12, 2014 Annual Town Meeting as follows: from a bottom-line budget, to a department level proposed use or the citizens of the Town, or budget with separate lines for the total of each department’s salaries and expenses and the informational amounts included in said E. For other reasons, the proposed use would impair the integrity of the district or adjoining district, or Article 8 serving as the total budget amounts for each department; and provided further that any action taken hereunder shall be otherwise derogate from the intent and purpose of this Bylaw. expressly limited to the form of said budget only, with the departmental appropriations and the total appropriations to remain unchanged from such amount appropriated under said Article 8; or act in relation thereto. LICENSES12.10.3 Co GRANTEDnditions. In UNDERacting upon MA sp GENecial permitsLAW CHAPTER the special 140 permit SEC grant 59 &in 59Ag authority - shall take into account the general purpose and in tentClass of 1 this – Refer Bylaw to and,MGL in Chapter order to 140 preser Sectionve co 58mm unity values, may impose conditions and safeguards deemed BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: n ece ss ary to protect Class the 2 –Refer surround to inMGLg nei Chapterghborhood, 140 inSection addition 58 to the applicable requirements of this Bylaw, such as, but not ARTICLE 3 li mited to the fo Classllowing: 3 - Refer to MGL Chapter 140 Section 58 FABRICATION - Manufacturing Process in which an item is made (fabricated) from raw or semi-finished materials instead of being To see if the town will vote to make the following FY15 General Government budget cuts, or act in relation thereto. A. Front, side or rear yards greater than the minimum required by this Bylaw. assembled from ready-made component parts. Product may be part of or a finished item. B. Screening of parking areas or other parts of the premises from adjoining premises or from the street by specified 11222 571000 SELECTMEN TRAVEL $ 2,000.00 HYDROPOWER - Power derived from the force of energy of moving water SIGN, INTERMITTENTwalls, fences, plant LIGHTEDing, or other - Lightdevices. alternately ceasing and beginning again sequentially or alternately at predetermined 11232 571000 TOWN MANAGER IN STATE TRAVEL $ 1,000.00 intervals. C. Modification of the exterior features or appearance of the structure. 11452 571000 COLL-TREASURER IN STATE TRAVEL $ 300.00 SIGN, BLINKINGD. Limitations – To of light size intermittently., number of occupants, method or time or operation, or extent of facilities. SIGN, FLASHING - Rhythmic light and darkness at predetermined intervals. 11512 530040 LEGAL $ 5,000.00 Or act in relationE. Requ thereto.irement (submitted of off stree by thet par Planningking or other Board) special features beyond the minimum required by this or other applicable 11592 534032 COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE $ 3,500.00 codes or regulations. BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: 11712 571000 CONSERVATION IN STATE TRAVEL $ 100.00 F. Control of the number, location, size and lighting of signs. ARTICLE G. R equirement13 of number, design, and location of access drives or other traffic features. 11922 527000 TH COPIER $ 1,000.00 To12.10.4 see if Any the towndevel opwillment amend app itslica zoningtion re bylawquirin gby a deletingspecial permit the dimensional from the Plannrequirementing Board in Articlethat conta 6 Section.2.3ins elements and re addingquiring “does a special not create any new nonconformity”; 11821 511020 COMM DEVELOPMENT P/T CLERK $ 7,489.00 permit from the Board of Zoning Appeal may be allowed by the Planning Board within the scope of the Planning Board special permitA. andAny shalawfulll not pre-existing re- quire a nonconformingseparate applica structurestion to the or Board buildings of Zon or inusesg Appeal may be. reconstructed, extended or altered provided 11821 511020 PRINCIPAL PLANNER $ 2,250.00 Or act inthat rela suchtion alteration thereto. or(submitted extension by does the notPlanning create Board)any new nonconformity and further provided that no such reconstruction, 11821 511660 WRA STIPEND $ 3,325.00 extension or alteration shall be permitted unless the Zoning Board of Appeals determines, by special permit, that such BOARDreconstruction, OF SELECTMEN: extension 4-0 or Recommendalteration shall not beFINANCE substantially COMMITTEE: more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use or 12101 511022 POLICE PATROLMEN $ 23,923.00 ARTICLEstructure 12 to the neighborhood. No special permit is needed if the reconstruction, extension or alteration is to be a 12101 513000 POLICE OVERTIME $ 20,000.00 To see ifnonconforming the town will amend single orthe two-family zoning bylaw dwelling by adding and saidthe following reconstruction, definitions extension to Article or 2 toalteration include; does not increase the nonconforming nature of the dwelling. In addition, no such building shall be added to, enlarged, or reconstructed to an extent OPEN-AIR SALVAGE YARD - Open-air storage of materials, merchandise, products or equipment needed in connection with an 12201 513000 FIRE OVERTIME $ 24,500.00 greater than fifty percent (50%) of its area at the time of the adoption of this Bylaw or such amendment or except as individual or entity engaged in the business of acquiring or owning salvage automobiles for resale in their entirety or as spare parts. provided for in Section 4.7.2M. 12201 519040 FIRE UNIFORMS / CLOTHING ALLOW $ 1,500.00 MOTOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SALES - Salesroom and related facilities, including Or act in relation thereto. (submitted by the Planning Board) 12202 523000 FIRE WATER CHARGES $ 250.00 but not limited to open-air display, for the sale or lease of automobiles, motorcycles, recreational BOARDvehicles and OF similarSELECTMEN: vehicles, boats, 4-0 Recommend or light industrial or farm FINANCE equipment. COMMITTEE: 12202 523500 FIRE SEWER CHARGES $ 250.00 ARTICLECONTRACTOR'S 14 YARD - A facility used for the provision of general contracting services associated with business which may 12202 534012 FIRE CELL PHONES $ 1,200.00 include office and workshop areas and areas for the storage of equipment, including but not limited to motorized vehicles, machinery, Toand/or see if materials the town used will inamend association the zoni withng btheylaw contractor’s by changing business. Section 5.2.5 C. of the use table to allow recreational activity 12202 550000 FIRE NEW RECRUITS $ 1,000.00 conductedGVW - The commercially, gross vehicle i.e. weight campground, rating established ski area or by golf a manufacturer course in the when Industrial applied Zone to a (I)motor by Special vehicle, Permit; trailer, semi-trailer or semi- 12202 558020 FIRE WATER SUPPLIES $ 250.00 trailer unit, including the gross combination weight rating, if any, when applied to a semi-trailer unit or to a tractor-trailer 5.2.5combination. Principal Use Categories Zoning Districts 14211 511036 DPW HIGHWAY OPERATORS $ 62,963.00 Conservation and Recreation R80 R40 R10 C1 C2 I PD 14911 511035 DPW CEMETERY SUMMER HELP $ 3,700.00 Hwy Nbhd 14212 553000 HIGHWAY MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ 8,000.00 Comm Bus. C. Recreational activity conducted commercially, i.e. SP SP SP SP N SP SP 16101 511010 BML LIBRARIAN $ 1,500.00 campground, ski area or golf course $ 175,000.00 or act in relation thereto. (submitted by the Planning Board)

BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: ARTICLE 4 ARTICLE 15 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for special legislation to address the To see if the town will amend the zoning bylaw by changing Section 5.2.2 X. of the use table to allow retail sales & Town’s fiscal condition, including, but not limited to, authorization for the Town to borrow a sum or sums of money for periods of services facility for boats and marine equipment in the Neighborhood Commercial District (C2) by Special Permit. not more than 10 years for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Town while it adjusts its level of expenses and revenues so as to achieve balanced budgets and fiscal stability and to fully fund such other special funds or outstanding obligations of the Town as 5.2.2 Principal Use Categories Zoning Districts may be required, including covering FY14 deficits and structural underfunding of certain accounts to allow for a balanced budget in FY15 and FY16, and establishment of a special fund or funds into which the proceeds of such borrowing are to be deposited, all as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board of Selectmen after consultation with the Director of Accounts at the Massachusetts Commercial Uses R80 R40 R10 C1 C2 I PD Department of Revenue Division of Local Services, with the expenditure of the proceeds of any such borrowing to be in accordance Hwy Nbhd with procedural safeguards established by such legislation, and with enhanced regular reporting to the Department of Revenue while Comm Bus. the so-called “deficit bonds” are outstanding; and further, to authorize the General Court to make clerical or editorial changes of X. Retail sales & service facility for boats N form only to the bill, unless the Board of Selectmen approve amendments to bill before enactment by the General Court; and to and marine equipment N SP authorize the Board of Selectmen to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this N N Y SP petition; and further, to appropriate such sum or sums of money as may be needed for these purposes, and authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum and issue bonds and notes therefor in accordance with G.L. c.44 or Or act in relation thereto. (submitted by the Planning Board) any other enabling authority; provided, however, that any appropriation made hereunder shall be expressly contingent upon enactment of the special legislation requested hereunder; or act in relation thereto. BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 2-0-2 No Recommendation FINANCE COMMITTEE: ARTICLE 16 BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: ARTICLE 5 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum or sums of money for increases to appropriations for certain FY15 To see if the Town will vote to advise the board of selectmen to take affirmative action terminating or otherwise removing the operating accounts identified by the Department of Revenue to be in deficit; provided, however, that the appropriation made current Town Manager from his position, including but not limited to seeking and accepting the Town Manager’s resignation or voting hereunder shall be expressly contingent upon approval by the Town at an election of a Proposition 2 ½, so-called, override for the to terminate him, or act in relation thereto. (submitted by citizen petition) operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014; or act in relation thereto. BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Not Recommend...... FINANCE COMMITTEE: BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 No Recommendation FINANCE COMMITTEE: ARTICLE 17 ARTICLE 6 To see if the town will vote to approve a non-binding Resolution as follows:Whereas, the town’s independent auditors identified a To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to file special legislation to repeal Chapter 300 of the Acts of 1995, multi-million dollar deficit in fiscal 2013; and Infrastructure Investment Fund in the Town of Winchendon and to provide that any residual balance remaining in the fund shall be available Whereas, the Town Manager failed or refused to share that information with the selectmen immediately upon his receipt of same; and for all lawful municipal purposes, or act in relation thereto. Whereas, when the auditor’s finding became public, the Town Manager stated that the deficit was approximately 2.3 million dollars; and BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: Whereas, following its review of the town’s finances the Massachusetts department of Revenue (DOR) has stated that the deficit is ARTICLE 7 likely 5.7 million dollars; and To see if the Town will vote to adopt Chapter 64L, section 2a of the Massachusetts General Laws relating to the adoption of the Whereas, the deficit appears to be attributable in large part to the health insurance trust fund being underfunded; and Massachusetts Meals Tax, or act in relation thereto. Whereas, the auditors have publicly stated that the insurance trust fund deficit was caused by various failures including poor communication, inaccurate accounting, inaccurate reports, and a significant problem with the town’s financial software system BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: (MUNIS) resulting in permanently damaged records; and ARTICLE 8 Whereas, the DOR notified the town on October 10, 2014 that it had no funds to meet its half million dollar payroll, nor the ability to To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow, transfer from available funds, or otherwise provide the sum of an make 1.4 million dollars in vendor payments at that time; and amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($50,000) for the purpose of an investigative/forensic audit to be Whereas, the DOR is requiring the town’s officials to prepare and submit a plan to the DOR to address the deficit which is equal to conducted by the Office of the State Auditor, which shall include but not be limited to an audit of the Health Insurance Trust Fund, approximately one third of the town’s operating budget; and Special Revenue and Trust funds, and the financial accounting system operation, or act in relation thereto. (submitted by the Whereas, under the town’s Charter, the Town Manager is the “chief administrative officer’ of the town; and Winchendon School Committee.) Whereas , the duties of the Town Manager include keeping the Board of selectmen fully informed as to the financial condition and needs of the town, and assuring that full and complete records of the financial and administrative activities’ of the town are kept; BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Not Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: Now therefore, be it Resolved that: ARTICLE 9 The voters express their lack of confidence in the Town Manager and call upon him to resign; and To see if the Town will vote to amend Article ___ of the Town Meeting of _____ by which the town voted to accept M.G.L. Ch. 40, The voters seek affirmative action by the Board of Selectmen to achieve the Town Manager’s resignation, or otherwise terminate him Section 8C regarding the establishment of a Conservation Commission, by changing the words “seven members” to “five members” from his position forthwith; (submitted by citizen petition) and by adding the following new language: “The Conservation Commission shall be reduced from seven members to five members by attrition through the expiration of members’ terms or resignation of members.” , or act in relation thereto. (submitted by the BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Not Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: Conservation Commission) And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof at the several places designated by the bylaws of BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: the town of Winchendon fourteen days at least before the time of holding such meeting and by mailing a copy of this warrant to each ARTICLE 10 household in Winchendon in which a registered voter resides or by publication of the same in a newspaper of local distribution as required by said bylaws. To see if the Town will vote to exempt itself from the provision of the Town Zoning Bylaw 9.5 SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ALL Hereof, fail not and make due return of said warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of the meeting aforesaid. Given th ZONES, section 4, “Blinking, flashing, intermittent lighted, moving, animated or rotating signs including electronic message center under our hands and seal this 10 day of November 2014. signs.” for public safety and informational purposes, or act in relation thereto. (submitted by Public Works Director John Deline) BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Fedor Berndt, Chairman BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: Elizabeth R. Hunt, Vice Chairwoman ARTICLE 11 Robert M. O’Keefe, Selectman Keith R. Barrows, Selectman To see if the town will amend the zoning bylaw by changing the title of Article 12 from Site Plan Review to Site Plan Review and Special Permits and to add a new section to Article 12 to include; This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of Discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 12.10 SPECIAL PERMITS Washington, DC 20250-9410. 12.10.1 Granting Authority. Special permits may be granted by the Planning Board or by the Board of Zoning Appeal as specified elsewhere in this Bylaw. Each of said boards shall be considered a “permit granting authority” Nov. 21, 2014

12.10.2 Criteria. Special permits will normally be granted where specific provisions of this Bylaw are met, except when particulars of the location or use, not generally true of the district or of the uses permitted in it, would cause granting of such permit to be to the detriment of the public interest because: A. It appears that requirements of the Bylaws cannot or will not be met, or Commonwealth Matthew John Turner of Bridgewater, B. Traffic generated or patterns of access or egress would cause congestion, hazard, or substantial change in Of Massachusetts MA established neighbor hood character, or The Trial Court requesting for leave to adopt said C. The continued operation of or the development of adjacent uses as permitted in the Zoning Bylaw would be Probate And Family Court child and that the name of the child be adversely affected by the nature of the proposed use, or CITATION G.L.c. 210 §6 changed to Ava Marie Turner D. Nuisance or hazard would be created to the detriment of the health, safety and/or welfare of the occupant of the Docket No. PL14A0054AD IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERE- proposed use or the citizens of the Town, or Plymouth Probate and Family TO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY E. For other reasons, the proposed use would impair the integrity of the district or adjoining district, or Court MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEAR- otherwise derogate from the intent and purpose of this Bylaw. 52 Obery Street ANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Plymouth 12.10.3 Conditions. In acting upon special permits the special permit granting authority shall take into account the general purpose and intent of this Bylaw and, in order to preserve community values, may impose conditions and safeguards deemed Suite 1130 ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK necessary to protect the surrounding neighborhood, in addition to the applicable requirements of this Bylaw, such as, but not Plymouth, MA 02360 IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: limited to the following: December 15, 2014 A. Front, side or rear yards greater than the minimum required by this Bylaw. (508)747-6204 B. Screening of parking areas or other parts of the premises from adjoining premises or from the street by specified In the matter of: Ava Marie Digiulio WITNESS: Hon. Edward G Boyle, III, walls, fences, planting, or other devices. To: Michael Anthony Digiulio, Jr last First Justice of this Court C. Modification of the exterior features or appearance of the structure. What’s On know of Winchendon in the Coun- Date: October 27, 2014 EmailD. Limitations of size, number of occup ants, method or time or operation, or extent of facilities. ty of Worcester, NOW OF PARTS Robert McCarthy E. Requirement of off street parking or other special featuresYour beyond the minimum Mind? required by this or other applicable UNKNOWN Register of Probate codes or regulations. F. Control of the number, location, size and lighting of signs. and to the Department of Children and Nov. 14, 2014 G. Requirement of number, design, and location of access drives or other traffic features. Families of said Commonwealth. Nov. 21, 2014 12.10.4 Any developUs!ment application requiring a specialWe’d permit from the Plann Likeing Board that contatoins elementsKnow. requiring a special permit from the Board of Zoning Appeal may be allowed by the Planning Board within the scope of the Planning Board special A petition has been presented to said Nov. 28, 2014 permit and shall not re- quire a separate application to the Board of Zoning Appeal. court by: Or act in relation thereto. (submitted by the Planning Board) Pamela Marie Turner of Bridgewater, BOARD OF SELECTMEN: 4-0 Recommend FINANCE COMMITTEE: MA ARTICLE 12 Email us your To see if the town will amend the zoning bylaw by adding the following definitions to Article 2 to include; OPEN-AIR SALVAGE YARD - Open-air storage of materials, merchandise,thoughts products or equipment needed to: in connection with an individual or entity engaged in the business of acquiring or owning salvage automobiles for resale in their entirety or as spare parts. See a photo you MOTOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SALES - Salesroom and related facilities, including but not limited to open-air display, for the sale or lease of automobiles, motorcycles,ruth@ recreational vehicles and similar vehicles, boats, or light industrial or farm equipment. would like to order? CONTRACTOR'S YARD - A facility used for the provision of general contracting services associated with business which may include office and workshop areas and areas for the storage of equipment,stonebridge including but not limited to motorized vehicles, machinery, and/or materials used in association with the contractor’s business. Photo Reprints Available GVW - The gross vehicle weight rating established by a manufacturer when applied to a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or semi- Call Stonebridge Press for details trailer unit, including the gross combination weight rating, if any, when appliedpress.com to a semi-trailer unit or to a tractor-trailer combination. 508-764-4325 or drop us an email at [email protected] Friday, November 21, 2014 ­12 Winchendon Courier Local young artists recognized for entries

Courtesy photos Mark Lore, Erica Lashua, Breanna Whittier and Ken LaBrack, poster chairman of the Winchendon Lions.

This poster by Breanna Whittier took first place in the local competition and will be forwarded to compete at the regional level.

WINCHENDON — The local Lions have revived the annual Peace Poster con- test and have discovered a wealth of young talent since doing so. The theme for the poster this year was “Peace, Love and Understanding,” and the students were challenged by Murdock Middle School art teacher Mark Lore to make a poster representing the theme. The peace poster contest was held and judging completed and here are the first and second place winners. The winner was painted by Breanna Whittier and second place went to Erica Lashua, both are in the seventh grade. Breanna’s poster has been forwarded along to District 33-A to be judged against other Lion Clubs within the District. Each student that submitted a poster received a certificate of appreciation from Winchendon Lions President Mark Desmarais, and each girl received a Walmart gift card from the Winchendon Lions Club. The Winchendon Lion members thank all the students in grades seven and eight that participated and hope to see more students submit a poster next year.

This poster by Erica Lashua was awarded second place. Robinson in 14th year of Spirit of Christmas BY JERRY CARTON turned up too. thought of me,” Robinson said. ed about it now as when they feeling that money can’t buy. COURIER CORRESPONDENT “Of course,” she laughed. “That’s really thoughtful of were little, but I’m proud of For some kids we help, this WINCHENDON — Think Robinson doesn’t have any them. They’ve worked with us them. They’ve made a differ- is the one day they get some- about holiday-season tradi- formal criteria for determining before but for them to have ence in the lives of other kids, thing to call their own and that tions in town. And when you who receives gifts. made this their honor project they’ve shown that one per- makes it special for us, too. do, remember to count among “We got a lot of word-of- is really special.” son can make a difference and “This is my thing. Everyone them the annual project from mouth referrals and then we Of course her own daughters they should be proud of that,” knows that. Need knows no Lori Robinson, who started out have conversations. We real- Myranda and Maddy pitch in Robinson remarked. boundaries,” Robinson assert- 14 years ago doing what she ly like to help the people who as well. She’s proud, too, of the entire ed. could to help less fortunate kids have sort of fallen through the “They’ve grown up with this. effort. and from that start-up has cre- cracks. Some people are too They’re probably not as excit- “Doing this — it gives you a ated one of Winchendon’s most proud to go to the CAC, for impactful Christmas events. example, but feel comfort- “The need was so great and it able with us,” she said. just took on a life of it’s own,” Obviously, a project of Robinson reflected of the proj- this magnitude takes more Ongoing Calendar ect’s evolution. than a single person to pull With November turning off, and joining Robinson’s CALENDAR to December and the pace of team this year are Murdock continued from page A3­­­ collecting and wrapping what students Chelsea Bitter and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 usually turns out to be about Vicky Marshall, who have WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 300 gifts accelerating, Robinson chosen it as their National HANGING OF THE GREENS: United Parish KIWANIS: the Kiwanis of Winchendon meet at said her energy level, never Honor Society project. Church, 39 Front St.. Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1p.m.. 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Restaurant. Men in short supply anyway, gets “It’s great that they We will be gathering to make the fresh laurel and women interested in helping their commu- roping, pine wreaths, and hang the Christmas nity in a non-political way are urged to help this banners. A time of fellowship and no experience non-profit in its endeavors. Come see what it is all necessary. about. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 BLESSING OF THE GREENS: United Parish UNITED PARISH CHOIR: United Parish Church, Church, 39 Front St.. Sunday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. ser- 39 Front St.. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.. Old Murdock vice. Lighting of the first advent candle and start Senior Center. The United Parish Choir will be along the journey to the birth of Jesus. performing a Christmas Cantata. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Troop 193 and Crew 35 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: the Kiwanis of of the Winchendon Boy Scouts will be going door Winchendon welcomes Santa to the Carriage to door today collecting food for the Scouting for House and all children will receive a gift as they Food drive. Please give generously: non-perishable chat with the jolly fellow 8-11 a.m. Breakfast buffet food items, canned goods, peanut butter and so on Real Estate Brokerage is just $8 for adults, $1 for children aged 10 and for the CAC food pantry. younger. CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE: Murdock Middle & Consulting WINTERFEST: the wonderful display of table School holds a can & bottle drive from 9 a.m.-noon Earning the public’s Trust settings for the holidays, the handcrafted wreaths at the parking lot across from CVS on Central auctioned and the theme baskets are all planned Street. All proceeds to benefit the seventh grade one consumer at a time again at the Old Murdock Senior Center 10 a.m.-3 trip to Camp Takodah next spring. Call the Can & for over 30 Years p.m. Planning is happening now. If you would like Bottle Hotline at (978) 340-1573 to arrange pick up if to be part of this great event, a few spaces remain you can’t make it. www.morinrealestate.com to do a table. Call Lee Jacoby at (978) 297-2622. VICTORIAN TEA: The Winchendon Historical 978-297-0961 SANTA’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Santa’s Society hosts a tea at the Murdock Whitney House; Pancake Breakfast 8-11 a.m. two seatings at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. $10 per person, at American Legion Post 193, must pre-register by calling (978) 833-3025. Music School Street. All proceeds go by the Monadnock Flutists all afternoon. Come to Murdock Varsity Football enjoy the mansion decked out for the holidays and and Cheerleading only $10 to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends. attend. Cost includes a pro- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 fessional photo with Santa! AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS: a one act SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 musical will be performed at Immaculate Heart OPERATION of Mary Church at 4:30 p.m. A wonderful, unique WINCHENDON CARES rendition of the Christmas story put to music and SPORTS MEMORABILIA song including the wise men, a poor widow and a DRAWING crippled shepherd boy, the Christ child and a life On Dec. 7; Tickets $1 each changing miracle. Performed by Brattleboro Arts or 6 for $5 and are available Theater under the direction of IHM music direc- at Last Minute Gifts and at tor Rob Couchon. Free will offering to benefit the Chick’s Tavern. To be award- choir and organ of IHM. For more information call ed: NFL Wilson football (val- the rectory at (978) 297-0280. ued at $49.95) autographed by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 Devin McCourty of the New UNITED PARISH CHOIR: United Parish Church, England Patriots (Estimated 39 Front St.. Sunday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. service. Value - priceless); Chris The United Parish Choir will be performing the Kelly autographed Bruins Christmas Cantata during morning worship. hockey puck with authentic- CHRISTMAS CAROLING PARTY: United Parish ity letter; a Boston Celtics Church, 39 Front St.. Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. Two photo autographed by Avery groups will travel to the nursing homes and cho- Bradley, and a Red Sox sen households to bring Christmas cheer with old autographed photo of Koji time carols. Uehara.